Epa Helmet Mask with Iyabeji (Mother of Twins)

Epa Helmet Mask with Iyabeji (Mother of Twins)

c. 1900
Artist
Oosamuko
Culture
Yoruba
Locale
Africa
Country
Nigeria
Object
mask
Medium
Wood (aberinberin?) and paint
Accession Number
1970.802
Credit Line
Native Arts acquisition funds

Attributed to Oosamuko (Yoruba), Epa Mask with Iyabeji (Mother of Twins), About 1900. Wood and paint; 46 in. x 15 in. x 16 in. Denver Art Museum: Native Arts acquisition funds, 1970.802

Dimensions
height: 46.375 in, 117.7925 cm; width: 19 in, 48.2600 cm; depth: 16 in, 40.6400 cm; height: 46 in, 116.8400 cm; width: 16 in, 40.6400 cm; depth: 15 in, 38.1000 cm
Department
Native Arts
Collection
Arts of Africa
This object is currently on view
Known Provenance
James P. Economos (b. 1938- d. 2018), New York, before 1970; Denver Art Museum 1970