Head Crest Surmounted by Stylized Buffalo Figure (Kable).

Tusian

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Caption

Tusian. Head Crest Surmounted by Stylized Buffalo Figure (Kable)., 20th century. Wood, ferrous nails, pigment, applied/accumulated materials, 23 x 13 1/2 x 9 in. (58.4 x 34.3 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass, 1989.173.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1989.173.2_bw.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Tusian

Title

Head Crest Surmounted by Stylized Buffalo Figure (Kable).

Date

20th century

Geography

Place made: Burkina Faso

Medium

Wood, ferrous nails, pigment, applied/accumulated materials

Classification

Masks

Dimensions

23 x 13 1/2 x 9 in. (58.4 x 34.3 x 22.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass

Accession Number

1989.173.2

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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