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Plank Headdress: Water Spirit

20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Plank Headdress: Water Spirit
  • Artist: Ijo artist
  • Date: 20th century
  • Geography: Nigeria, Niger Delta region
  • Culture: Ijo peoples
  • Medium: Wood, cane, pigment
  • Dimensions: Length 39 inches
  • Classification: Wood-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Sol and Josephine Levitt, 1999
  • Object Number: 1999.458.1
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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