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Masquerade Headdress
Masquerade Headdress

Masquerade Headdress

Datemid-20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumFelt, cloth, glass beads, and plant fiber basketry
DimensionsH. 14 1/2 x Diam. 13 1/2 in. (36.8 x 34.3 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott
Object number2001.4
On View
Not on view
ProvenanceDrs. Noble and Jean Endicott, NY; given to NCMA 2001.
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