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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
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Helmet Mask (Tshibangabanga)

Artist/Maker (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Dateca. 1970
Mediumwood, abrus seeds, fur, hair, braided plant fiber and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 12 3/4 x 11 5/8 x 13 1/8 in. (32.4 x 29.5 x 33.3 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Lee and Aurora McMichen
Terms
    Object number84.0110
    DescriptionThis mask is worn by the master of the initiation camp.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Binji people
    not dated
    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
    Kuba people
    ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dan people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bafum people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Babanki people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    20th century