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Woman’s helmet mask (sowei) ca. late 19th century-early 20th century Mende people, Sierra Leone Wood H: 42; W: 22.5; Diam: 24.5 cm Gift of Fernandez Arman, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum Accession number: B91.0164 |
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Publications: Beauty and Sanctity: the Israel Museum at 40. A Series of Exhibitions Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2006 Exhibition: Beyond the Eye of the Beholder: Ideals of Human Beauty in Africa and the Americas, Winter-Fall 2005 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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