Fibre Helmet, Ticka
Tribe Dynasty
Massa or Mumuye people
Country Of Origin
Cameroon
Date
20th century
Size
36 x 26
Materials
Fibre
Technique
Twisted, wrapped and tied
This rare and unusual helmet was purchased as Mumuye however there is a somewhat finer version currently on display at the Quai Branly catalogued as Massa. The statues of the Mumuye portray a very similar headress.
References
- . no: 71-1959.43.76
Price
Price on request
Reference No
332