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Abelam

Helmet Mask (Baba Tagwa)

Abelam, 1929-1963

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Abelam

Helmet Mask (Baba Tagwa)

Abelam, 1929-1963

Physical Qualities Cane, raffia, feathers, pigments, possibly vegetable paste, 14 x 15 in. (35.6 x 38.1 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of The Hecht Company
Object Number 1964.2.13
White and red pigments
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift 1964; the Hecht Company
"Exhibition of New Guinea Art", February 1964, The Hecht Company, Baltimore Maryland

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2000–2000

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