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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Headdress
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Headdress

Artist/Maker
Date20th century
Mediumwood, pigment and encrustation
DimensionsOverall: 17 3/4 x 10 x 12 in. (45.1 x 25.4 x 30.5 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.34
    DescriptionMasks of the Igbo vary widely in form, limited only by the artistry and imagination of the artist. This one shares abstract geometric qualities of a typical personal shrine (ikenga) but was worn on top of the head. The ceremonial context is uncertain.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Encased Horse Head
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Male Figure
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Male Figure
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Gunyege)
    Dan people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Reliquary Figure (Bieri)
    Fang people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Basketry Mask (Baba)
    Abelam people
    ca. 1945
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Okoroshi)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
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