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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Face Mask (Ishyeen Imaalu)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Face Mask (Ishyeen Imaalu)

Artist/Maker (Kuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Dateca. 1970
Mediumwood, cotton, feathers, pigment, plant fiber and raffia
DimensionsOverall: 11 3/8 x 9 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (28.9 x 23.2 x 29.2 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Lee and Aurora McMichen
Terms
    Object number89.0123
    DescriptionThis type of mask is worn in initiation ceremonies.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Holo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Abelam people
    ca. 1945
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    ca. 1926-1940
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    early to mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Binji people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Afikpo people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kran people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan people
    20th century