Accession Number
1983/1.96

Title
Korhogo Ceremonial Headpiece with Horns

Artist(s)
Senufo

Artist Nationality
Senufo (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1900-1983

Medium & Support
wood, raffia and imported fabric

Dimensions
20 11/16 in x 10 1/4 in x 9 15/16 in (52.5 cm x 26 cm x 25.3 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Meryl Pinsof-Platt

Label copy
The horned mask is an ancient West African masquerade art form. To the Senufo, the wild bush cow is a major symbol of power and magic.

Primary Object Classification
Wood and Woodcarving

Primary Object Type
mask

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
headgear
horn (animal material)
masks (costume)