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Fantastic and Elaborate Idoma headdress, African Art

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Fantastic and Elaborate Idoma headdress, African Art

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Carved wooden head dress with fantastic horns decorations and classic facial features. Traditionally headdresses like this are used during entertainment festivities and funerals by the Oglinye society of the Idoma people.Condition: Overall Good, small amounts of wearProvenance: The Robert Kinsky collection, PennsylvaniaDimensions: 20 x 9 inchesCirca: Mid to late 20th century

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Overall Good condition

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Fantastic and Elaborate Idoma headdress, African Art

Name: Fantastic and Elaborate Idoma headdress, African Art
SKU: 49799952
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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