62. Senufo Headdress with Horns and Bird
My first thought is: eat your heart out, Brunhilda. But of course, nobody has the market cornered on horned helmets, much less on something so primal as horned spirits and deities. These appear in mythologies throughout the world, although Christianity seems to be unique in associating horns exclusively with evil spirits. Regardless of all that, if the point is to puff yourself up, to harness your inner strength and project “don't even think about messing with me,” if you need to muster your reserves and go kill the wabbit, a fantastically graphic headpiece like this might just do the trick.
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This post is part of MFAH 100, a series featuring works from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in honor of its 100th birthday. 100 words on 100 works in 100 days.
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Thank you....with the readings I'm experiencing now, your interpretation has metaphorical strength...and I thank you...I'm getting out of a least one box!
Can we grow some horns?