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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Plank Mask
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Plank Mask

Artist/Maker (Burkina Faso and Mali)
Date20th century
Mediumwood, plant fiber and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 51 3/4 x 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (131.4 x 23.8 x 18.7 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number92.0022
    DescriptionThis mask is possibly Bayiri, a female spirit of growth and renewal.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Eket people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon 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
    Binji people
    ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Afikpo people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Afikpo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Abelam people
    ca. 1945
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kete people
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ogoni people
    mid 20th century