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

Artist/Maker (Cameroon)
Dateca. 1970
Mediumburlap, cotton and glass beads
DimensionsOverall: 47 1/4 x 24 x 3 in. (120 x 61 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number91.0290
    DescriptionMembers of Cameroon’s elite elephant-mask society wear ceremonial costumes that feature an elongated beaded mask shaped to resemble an elephant’s trunk and flaring ears.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    ca. 1926-1940
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bushoong people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    early to mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Thembu people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early or mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Baulé people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ejagham people
    20th century