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A stylized rendering of a human face with long narrow nose, round eyes set close to bridge of nose, and open, ellipitical mouth. The head is carved in shape of a coiffure that resembles a helmet which extends down the sides of the head. The head is topped with a high arched sagital crest. Patina is dark brown in color with traces of red and blue pigment. Sheet metal cut in circles and long strips embellish the top of the head.
Bamana (Bamana)
Human Puppet Head
1900 – 1970
Museum Purchase assisted by the Friends of the Museum of Art
1971/2.21
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