Unidentified
Healer’s Society Helmet Mask (Kpouyugu)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Senufo
Place Made
Côte d'Ivoire
Materials
Wood
Measurements
25 1/4 x 16 1/2 x 9 in (64.135 x 41.91 x 22.86 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Helen and Dr. Robert Kuhn
Accession #
91.654
Description
Wooden helmet mask with two large, flat horns ascending upward, curving towards center. A notched medial ridge runs vertically down cap form. The mask is flanked by triangular upturned ears. Helmet has dark brown patina.