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Zazaigo dance headcrest

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Date20th Century
Mediumwood, fiber, cloth, pigment, cowrie shells
Dimensions14 x 5 x 9 in. (35.6 x 12.7 x 22.9 cm)
25 1/2 including tassels
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, Class of 1952
Object numberM.2012.10.10
DescriptionWith antelope crest with long horns and tail, geometric design, red, black and white pigment, long fiber and cowry shell suspensions, and a good patina
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Zazaigo dance headcrest
Zazaigo dance headcrest
Mossi Cultural Group
20th Century
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