Egungun Masquerade Costume
Artist
Yorùbá artists
Date20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumCloth, wood, beads, coins, cowrie shells, and sequins
DimensionsH. approx. 60 in. (152.4 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LinePurchased with funds provided through a bequest from Lucile E. Moorman
Object number97.5.1
On View
Not on viewProvenanceAcquired by Eric Robertson 1985/86 from a collector in Cotonou, Republic of Benin; sold to NCMA 1997.
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