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Janus headdress
Culture
Ijo
Date
Early 20th century
Origin
Nigeria
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
29 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. (75.5 x 15.5 x 17.5 cm.)
Collection Area
AFRICAN
Credit Line
Gift of Barry and Toby T. Hecht, Bethesda, Maryland
Object number
1994.244
NOT ON VIEW
Collections
African
Last Updated
10/25/24
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