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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Female Figure
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Female Figure

Artist/Maker (Mali)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumcarbonized wood, glass beads, plant fiber, metal, pigment and encrusted cloth
DimensionsOverall: 17 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. (43.2 x 11.4 x 8.6 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Dr. Werner Muensterberger
Terms
    Object number56.122.000
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    DescriptionFemale figure with a packet of magical substances on her back. Secret recipes (daliluw) contain ingredients that amass energy and have the power to influence events.
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    Tsonga people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Tsonga people
    not dated
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    Face Mask
    Holo people
    not dated
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    Head Crest Mask (Chi Wara Kun)
    Bamana people
    ca. 1960
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    Cap Crest Mask (Chi Wara Kun)
    Bamana people
    20th century
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    Helmet Mask (Komo)
    Bamana people
    mid 20th century
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    Fang people
    20th century
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    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
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    Bamileke people
    not dated
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    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
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