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Helmet Crest Mask (Epa)
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Helmet Crest Mask (Epa)

Artist/Maker
Date20th century
Mediumwood, paint and iron
DimensionsOverall: 35 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 10 3/8 in. (90.8 x 21 x 26.4 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.12
    DescriptionHelmet mask for the Epa masquerade. Epa masks are surmounted by images that honor ancestral excellence such as this fecund mother of twins.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Female Figure [Ere Ibeji]
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Female Figure [Ere Ibeji]
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Male Figure [Ere Ibeji]
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Male Figure [Ere Ibeji]
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Okoroshi)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    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
    Costume [Paka Egungun]
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    ca. 1930
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Male Figure [Ere Ibeji]
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Female Figure [Ere Ibeji]
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    ca. 1960
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Double-faced Helmet Mask
    Ejagham people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Helmet Crest Mask (Idiok Ekpo)
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Cap Crest Mask [Gelede]
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early 20th century
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