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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Helmet Mask (Tshibangabanga)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
© Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami

Helmet Mask (Tshibangabanga)

Artist/Maker (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Datenot dated
Mediumwood, stain, abrus seeds, plant fiber, feathers and accumulative materials
DimensionsOverall (Mask): 15 x 11 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. (38.1 x 28.3 x 34.9 cm)
Overall (With Feathers): 15 x 16 x 38 in. (38.1 x 40.6 x 96.5 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object numberT2012.4.68
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Binji people
    ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Babindji people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Angas people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mangbetu people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Luba 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
    Kpelle people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    N'Gere people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Holo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tsonga people
    not dated