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Helmet Mask
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Helmet Mask

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Date20th century
Mediumwood and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (33.7 x 23.2 x 24.1 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.30
    DescriptionOne of a group of masks owned by a lineage that sends its masks to the palace to dance to show their support of the fon and to dance at funerals of important persons.
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Helmet Mask (Bo Nun Amuin)
    Baulé people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Double-faced Helmet Mask
    Ejagham people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Kanaga)
    Dogon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Helmet Crest Mask (Idiok Ekpo)
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Dan people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Lula people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Kore Sulaw)
    Bamana people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Idiok Ekpo)
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Idiok Ekpo)
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Helmet Mask (Moshambwooy)
    Bushoong people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Akuma)
    Jukun people
    not dated
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