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

Artist/Maker (Nigeria)
Datenot dated
Mediumwood and paint
DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (19.4 x 14 x 11.4 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2012.2.15
    DescriptionThe best-known type of Ogoni mask is like this one: very small, barely covering the wearer's face, with delicate features, an up-turned nose, and full, flaring lips. The entire lower portion of the face is slashes through across the lips from one side of the face to the other; it drops open to reveal a row of teeth made from split cane. The masks represent spirits (elu) and appear at a variety of masquerades.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Elu)
    Ogoni people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Elu)
    Ogoni people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Figure
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Jar
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 850-1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Helmet Crest Mask (Idiok Ekpo)
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Female Dwarf Holding a Staff
    Colima
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ghismonda with the Heart of Guiscardo
    Bacchiacca
    1520s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Lwalu people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Labret
    Aztec
    ca. 1350-1521
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Headdress (Tiyambo)
    Baga people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tlaloc, God of Rain
    Aztec
    ca. 1350-1521
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