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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Mask
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Held by the artist.

Mask

Artist/Maker Makonde people Mozambique
Datenot dated
CultureMakonde
Mediumwood, stain and hair
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. (26.4 x 19.1 x 21.9 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Janice and Robert Laff
Terms
    Object number2007.56.6
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
    DescriptionLipiko mask of association responsible for initiation celebrations. Makonde works are often collected in southern Tanzania due to the refugee situation so they are sometimes attributed to that area.
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    Jukun people
    not dated
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    Lula people
    not dated
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    Face Mask
    Dan people
    20th century
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    Lwalu people
    not dated
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    Dan people
    20th century
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    Helmet Mask (Tshibangabanga)
    Binji people
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    Bassa people
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    Bamana people
    not dated
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    Luba people
    not dated
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