Carved wood head worn as a headress crest, with crested coiffure, scarification marks along cheeks and across forehead, overall carved with geometric patterns. Domed base with perforations at edges and old fiber attachments from costume still attached. Remnants of red, black, and cream pigment. Significant age and erosion along right side. Inventory number label on interior. Custom base. Significant age and erosion along right side.13"H. (33cm)

Provenance: Private Brooklyn collection. Ex. Amyas Naegele, NY. Ex. Thomas G.B. Wheelock (No. TW0024).

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