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Nimba Headdress, 20th Century Nalu culture; Guinea or Guinea-Bissau, Africa Wood and paint; 5…
Headdress (Nimba)
Nimba Headdress, 20th Century Nalu culture; Guinea or Guinea-Bissau, Africa Wood and paint; 5…
Nimba Headdress, 20th Century Nalu culture; Guinea or Guinea-Bissau, Africa Wood and paint; 53 1/2 x 24 x 15 in. 2012.7.1 Gift of Dr. Charles and Eileen Mohler
Image Courtesy Heather James Fine Art

Headdress (Nimba)

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-head ornaments-headdresses
Culture Nalu
Date20th Century
Made AtGuinea, Africa
Made AtGuinea-Bissau, Africa
MediumWood and paint
Dimensions52 1/4 × 16 × 20 in. (132.7 × 40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Charles and Eileen Mohler
Object number2012.7.1
DescriptionNimba shoulder mask from Nalu people of Baga, Guinea. Wood carved shoulder mask. Face has prominent nose, ears and mohawk. Geometric carvings along side of face, back of neck and chest plate (possibly scarification marks). Flattened, elongated breasts. Nodule on back of neck. Square cut out between breasts and on each leg to affix handles.
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