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Covered Box
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Covered Box

Artist/Maker (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Datenot dated
CultureKuba
Mediumwood, stain and accumulative materials
DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 x 14 x 4 7/8 in. (9.8 x 35.6 x 12.4 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number2010.10A-B
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    DescriptionThe Kuba use all kinds of decorated boxes to store personal items. Judging by the residue, this one was probably used to hold tukula, a red powder for cosmetic and ceremonial use. The same braided and geometric patterns are found on prestige fabrics and are hallmarks of Kuba style.
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    Box
    Kuba people
    not dated
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    Fetish Shirt
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
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    Power Figure (Nkishi)
    Luba people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tray
    Makenge people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Milk Container
    Borana people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Rain Hat
    Mangbetu people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Horizontal Mask (Okobuzogui)
    Loma people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Standing Figure (Nummo)
    Dogon people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Standing Figure (Nummo)
    Dogon people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Standing Figure (Nummo)
    Dogon people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Male Ancestor Figure
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Lid for a Fetish Calabash
    Bamileke people
    not dated
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