Object name: Helmet mask / Donor: University Appropriation / Culture or time period: Mende - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Helmet mask, accession number 5-6251, described as “Poro” Society helmet mask, “Gbetu” of brown stained gum wood with incised geometric designs; carved cylindrical extension at top surmounted by anthropomorphic head; pair of horns carved on base. Height extension 26.5 cm. Total height 57 cm. Named for one of the classes of “Poro” Society masked and dancing spirit impersonators. They are a representative of sub-secret society association.