Headdress

Accession Number
2019/2.120

Title
Headdress

Artist(s)
Unknown

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
feather, fabric, cord, animal hide, and animal hair

Dimensions
23 3/16 x 10 x 10 in. (58.84 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Allen Roberts in memory of Mary Kujawski Roberts and Dr. Mary "Polly" Nooter Roberts

Physical Description
Headdress with a dark red textile cap and mask. The neck covering is made with woven cord, feathers, and green fabric on the top of the cap. Two strips of animal hide are tied to either side of the mask. 

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
headdress

Collection Area
African

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