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

Mask

Maker Kuba Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumWood, hide, beads, cowries
Dimensions17 x 11 x 9 in. (43.2 x 27.9 x 22.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number2004.37.1
Collections
DescriptionWooden face mask with hide and cowries attached to woven raffia supstructure and "beard" red and green lozenge pattern on headband.
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Female Royal Ancestor Mask (Ngady a Mwash)
Kuba Artist
1920-1940
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Kuba Artist
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Kuba Artist
20th century
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Male Royal Ancestor Mask (Mwashamboy)
Lele Artist
1960s
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Mask
Kete Artist
undated
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Beaded apron
Kirdi Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Apron
Yei Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Face Mask
Dan Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Apron
Yei Artist
20th century
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Married Woman's Apron (umaphotholo)
Ndebele Artist
mid 20th century
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Hunter's Shirt with Amulets (batakari)
Akan Artist
20th Century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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San Artist
20th century

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