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

Artist/Maker (Nigeria)
Datemid 20th century
Mediumwood, pigment, plant fiber and cotton
DimensionsOverall: 14 5/8 x 5 x 5 1/2 in. (37.1 x 12.7 x 14 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of an Anonymous Donor
Terms
    Object number80.0017
    DescriptionMba is a mask and costume type used in the Okumkpa play.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Afikpo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Afikpo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Afikpo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Afikpo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kete people
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ogoni people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan people
    not dated