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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Mask (likishi)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Mask (likishi)

Artist Luvale Artist
Date1970
Made/manufacturedZambia, Africa
PurchasedZambia, Africa
MediumWickerwork, barkcloth ,resin, pigment, fiber
DimensionsOverall: 16 1/2 x 13 x 11 in. (41.91 x 33.02 x 27.94 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Anita Spring
Object number2023.31.19
Collections
DescriptionHeadcrest mask with human figure holding bow.
Spirit figure (talipun)
Spirit figure (talipun)
Boiken
ca. 1950
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Mask for Malangan (tatanua)
Papua New Guinea
late 19th - early 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Divination basket (tuphele or tupele)
Luvale Artist
1973
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Female Ancestor Mask (Pwo)
Chokwe Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Elephant Mask (ogbodo enyi)
Igbo Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Eldest Daughter Mask Headdress (Adanwonsai)
Ekpeye Artist
c. 1970
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Boar Mask
Papua New Guinea
early-mid 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Face Mask (gela)
Ivorian Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Epa Mask
Yoruba Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Figural medicine vessel
Luvale Artist
1970
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Gourd for women’s puberty rites
Luvale Artist
1970
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Gourd for women’s initiation rites
Luvale Artist
1971

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