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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Face Mask [Egungun]
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
© Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami

Face Mask [Egungun]

Datenot dated
Mediumwood and paint
DimensionsOverall: 10 7/8 x 7 7/8 x 4 in. (27.6 x 20 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2012.2.12
    DescriptionFacemasks are fairly unusual in Yoruba art. When they do occur, they are associated with Egungun, the elaborate commemorative celebrations honoring the ancestors and reaffirming social relationships.
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    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    ca. 1930
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Jukun people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early 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
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 19th 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
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    16th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    19th to early 20th century