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

Artist/Maker (Nigeria)
Datenot dated
Mediumwood, paint and plant fiber
DimensionsOverall: 10 x 3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. (25.4 x 8.6 x 10.8 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2012.2.18
    DescriptionThis Mmaji (Yam knife spirit) mask features varied painting that gives geater interest to the hooked yam knife projection. Most Afikpo masks are not considered very powerful or dangerous spirits, although they are treated with respect.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Mba)
    Afikpo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Basketry Mask (Baba)
    Abelam people
    ca. 1945
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Mmaji)
    Afikpo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Mba)
    Afikpo people
    mid 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
    Face Mask (Mba)
    Afikpo people
    not dated
    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
    Face Mask
    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
    Dance Paddle
    Wosera people
    late 19th to early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Cap Crest Mask
    Bafum people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Okoroshi)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
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