Igala Leather Covered Wood Helmet Mask, Nigeria #384 PROVENANCE fairies (A) 73mm x 28mm

(A) 73mm x 28mm

2 3/8" x 1 3/8"

who must be the highest ranking officer

and crest-like coiffure

Lord Ganesha is an elephant-headed Deity rich with lore and legend

Igala Leather Covered Wood Helmet Mask, Nigeria #384 PROVENANCE fairies (A) 73mm x 28mmIgala Leather Covered Wood Helmet Mask, Nigeria #384 PROVENANCE Benue River area Carved in relief having medium brown aged patina Measurements: Height, 15 inches ; Width, 13 inches Condition: Good Circa 1950 60's PROVENANCE: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; Professor, Assistant Director of the Medieval Institute and Assistant to the Dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965 2000