Polychrome Egungun Headdress, Yoruba People, Oyo, Nigeria circa 1940
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Polychrome Egungun Headdress, Yoruba People, Oyo, Nigeria circa 1940
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Pau, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1451210685411
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