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Sawfish Helmet Mask (oki)

Artist Niger River Delta Region artist (possibly Bidjogo)

Dateearly–mid 20th century

Associated withAfrica

MediumWood, mirrors, nails, paint, and pigment

DimensionsH. 24 1/2 x W. 18 3/4 x L. 89 3/8 in. (62.2 x 47.6 x 227 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LinePurchased with funds from various donors, by exchange

Object number85.1

On View

On view

ProvenanceCollection of M. and Mme. Roux, Paris, who acquired it in Nigeria circa 1950; Helene and Philippe Lelouop, New York

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