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Korhogo Ceremonial Headpiece with Horns

Senufo

Artwork Details

Korhogo Ceremonial Headpiece with Horns
1900-1983
Senufo
wood, raffia and imported fabric
20 11/16 in x 10 1/4 in x 9 15/16 in (52.5 cm x 26 cm x 25.3 cm)
Gift of Meryl Pinsof-Platt
1983/1.96

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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.

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