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Artist:
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Bamum
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Title:
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Mask
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Date:
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20th century
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Medium:
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Wood
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Dimensions:
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21 x 14 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (53.3 x 36.2 x 28.6 cm)
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Credit Line:
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The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund
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Location:
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Gallery Not on view
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This helmet mask is part of a lineage mask group, or a family of masks that perform together. It represents the male human face and symbolizes a royal or clan ancestor. Masks such as these usually perform at funeral or memorial celebrations. This mask is worn on the top of the head, while a mesh veil conceals the performer's face.
Object Description
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Classification:
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Woodwork
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Physical Description:
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smiling face with slightly open mouth, flat nose and openwork hairstyle with two buns; protruding ears
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Creation Place:
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Africa, Cameroon, West Africa region
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Accession #:
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98.154
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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