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Headdress

Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Mediumwood, skin, textile, hair, plant fibres
DimensionsOverall: 39.5 x 32.8 x 17.8 cm (15 9/16 x 12 15/16 x 7 in.)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Murray Frum, 1997
Object number97/187
Copyright
© 2010 Art Gallery of Ontario
Place CreatedNigeria, Africa
LocationNot currently on display

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