Double-Headed Headdress (N'gonzon Koun)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Double-Headed Headdress. The wooden headdress is a dark brown color with a weathered appearance. The base has a flat black square platform. A short, thick neck-like structure rises from the base. Two curved wings or fins extend downwards on either side. A figure with a long nose and a decorative body sits on the base. The headdress features two long, curved horns that extend outwards and upwards. The horns are thick and have a ribbed texture. A wide, flat section resembling a roof or a hat sits atop the neck. The background is a gradient from black at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the headdress. Artist: Bini.