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

Artist/Maker (Mali)
Datenot dated
Mediumwood and stain
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/8 x 6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (30.8 x 17.5 x 12.1 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2012.2.5
    DescriptionThis is a monkey mask used by members of the Kore society. It is, however, one of the more elongated masks with unmistakable monkey features sometimes called Ngon, a more general category of male monkey masks. This mask shows considerable signs of age and wear.
    On View
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan 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
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Lwalu people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ejagham people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Jukun people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Lula people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Chokwe people
    not dated