Tabwa. Helmet Mask, 20th century. Wood, copper alloy, cowrie shells, 11 1/4 x 11 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (28.6 x 29.8 x 29.2 cm). Gift of Josephine Levitt, 2004.108.2. Creative Commons-BY.

Helmet Mask

20th century

Tabwa

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Tabwa
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Wood, copper alloy, cowrie shells
Medium: wood, copper, alloy, cowrie, shells
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 11 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (28.6 x 29.8 x 29.2 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
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Helmet Mask

Tabwa

Arts of Africa

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