Donor: Russell S. Springer Memorial Fund / Culture or time period: Western African cultures / Loans: S1975-1976 #7: University Art Museum (UC Berkeley) (August 21, 1975–November 20, 1975) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Donor Russell S. Springer Memorial Fund Culture or time period Western African cultures Loans S1975-1976 #7: University Art Museum (UC Berkeley) (August 21, 1975–November 20, 1975)

Hearst Museum object titled Headpiece, accession number 5-5299, described as Wooden, antelope headpiece (Tji wara or Chi wara), with basketry cap of bast strips. Sides wicker woven on sprial foundation. Top checker plaited. Total H = 33.0 cm. Maximum W = 54.0 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Helmet mask, accession number 5-5342, described as Carved, wooden, “fire spitter, helmet mask. Dark stained wood with carved monkey on top. L = 71.0 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Helmet mask, accession number 5-5343, described as Carved, wooden, “fire spitter, helmet mask. Painted stripes and dots form decoration. L = 46.5 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-5361, described as Buffalo mask with 7 horn-like projections. Brown and red pigmentation.

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-5310, described as Iron mask with ears; eyes and mouth cut out. Open-work “crest” with 10, paired, cutout rectangular designs. H = 95.5 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-5303, described as Wooden mask. Lower part divided into 2 longitudinal panels. Upper part, open-work plank. Some twine remnants & traces of red wihte and black pigment visible. L = 106.0 cm