NIGERIAN KORO BEADED HELMETS, TWO, H 7''-14'':Two beaded masks, one from the Nigeria that has large eye, mouth, and ear holes; made with woven grass and red beans (H 14'', W 9''). It is worn by a warrior that has killed an enemy. The second has a bridge spanning from the front to the back with adornments of spiked sea shells; having the same woven grass and bean base (H 7'', W 16'')

The first helmet should have cotton tassels and a cotton point at top; both are missing. The second appears to be missing shells at the center bridge. Both are fragile and have some beads unraveling. MJ The second helmet also has loose shells. RB 12-29-17 Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All statements made in the catalog or in the condition report or made orally or in writing elsewhere are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact.