Skip to main content
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Helmet Mask (Mbombo)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
© Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami. All rights reserved.

Helmet Mask (Mbombo)

Artist/Maker (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Dateca. 1970
Mediumwood, copper, textile, cowrie shells, beads and plant fiber
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 x 9 3/8 x 15 5/8 in. (28.6 x 23.8 x 39.7 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Lee and Aurora McMichen
Terms
    Object number82.0283
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba 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
    Dinka people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    ca. 1926-1940