Sawfish Helmet Mask (oki)
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 viewProvenanceCollection of M. and Mme. Roux, Paris, who acquired it in Nigeria circa 1950; Helene and Philippe Lelouop, New York
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Joseph Tetteh-Ashong (a.k.a. "Paa Joe")
2004–2005; 2014
Artist Unknown