Helmet Mask
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Helmet Mask

TitleHelmet Mask
Dateearly 1900s 19th century
MediumWood, paint, organic material, and iron alloy
ClassificationMask
OriginAfrica, Central Africa, Cameroon, possibly Kom-style maker Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineHelmet Mask, early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, possibly Kom-style maker. Wood, paint, organic material, and iron alloy; overall: 33 x 63.5 x 41.9 cm (13 x 25 x 16 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wixom in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Coe, 1971.66
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Helmet Mask” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated early 1900s. It is executed in wood, paint, organic material, and iron alloy and classified as mask. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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