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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Headpiece (Alunga)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
© Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami

Headpiece (Alunga)

Artist/Maker (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Datenot dated
Mediumwood, paint and hide
DimensionsOverall: 16 3/4 x 12 x 11 1/2 in. (42.5 x 30.5 x 29.2 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2012.2.142
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Idoma people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ejagham people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tzotzil people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fulani people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hausa people
    ca. 1960
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    early 20th century