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Title
Mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Accession Number
2001/2.77
Medium and Support
wood with twine
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
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Title
Mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Accession Number
TC2006.16
Medium and Support
wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
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Title
Chi Wara Headdress
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Accession Number
TC2006.17
Medium and Support
wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Bwaka Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Accession Number
2003/2.45
Medium and Support
wood, rope, beads, and hair
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Baboon mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Accession Number
2003/2.46
Medium and Support
wood, metal, rope, and hair
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Divination Tray
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Accession Number
2005/1.259
Medium and Support
wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
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Title
Mask with Seven Feathers
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Accession Number
2008/2.190
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Initiation Mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bajokwe
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1970
Accession Number
1970/2.121
Medium and Support
bark cloth, cotton and paint
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Hyena Puppet Head (Nama, Sogu kun)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bamana Peoples, Mali
Physical Description
Stylized wood carving of hyena head; two pieces of wood joined to form articulating jaw. edged with prominent teeth. short upright ears, long triangular nose or snout; eyes, teeth, nose and crown of head overlaid with sheet metal. Wood is unpainted.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1971/2.23
Medium and Support
wood, sheet metal
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Ram Rod Puppet Head (Bakòrò, Sogokun)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bamana Peoples, Mali
Physical Description
A naturalistic rendering of a ram, with striations incised into the top of the head and down the first third of the horns which sweep forward in a natural curve toward the nose. Eyes inlaid with green glass, and muzzle is overlaid with strip of metal. Jaw articulates, tied with cord. Cloth ears are attached and dangle on either side of head. Wood is unpainted.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1971/2.22
Medium and Support
wood, sheet metal, glass and cloth
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Human Puppet Head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bamana Peoples, Mali
Physical Description
A stylized rendering of a human face with long narrow nose, round eyes set close to bridge of nose, and open, ellipitical mouth. The head is carved in shape of a coiffure that resembles a helmet which extends down the sides of the head. The head is topped with a high arched sagital crest. Patina is dark brown in color with traces of red and blue pigment. Sheet metal cut in circles and long strips embellish the top of the head.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1970
Accession Number
1971/2.21
Medium and Support
wood, sheet metal, cloth and pigment
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Elephant Mask (mbap mteng)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bamileke Peoples, Cameroon
Physical Description
Face mask embroidered extensively wtih glass beads. Two long panels hang down the front and back of the wearer. Humanoid face at top has two round eye holes allowing the wearer to see, a strip of fabric for nose and open, upturned mouth. Ears are protruding disks attached on either side of the face . Top of the head is covered with small, corklike knobs covered with black cloth. The beadwork is predominantly green, with intricate, scallop-shaped patterns along edge of panels, and vertical, star-like patterns filling center of the panels. Interior of panels is lined with damask.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1950-1999
Accession Number
1997/1.319
Medium and Support
cloth, glass beads, fiber
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Chief's hat
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bamileke Peoples, Cameroon
Physical Description
Miter-shaped hat with double layer of fabric made from whorls of light-colored cotton applique on dark green velveteen ground. Sides of hat terminate in red tassels. Front edge of hat is trimmed with red fabric.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1925-1975
Accession Number
1997/1.171
Medium and Support
cotton appliqué with tassels
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Commemorative Shrine Lamp
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Benin or Nigeria, Bariba Region
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1997/1.348
Medium and Support
terracotta
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Leopard Box Lid
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Benin
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1875
Accession Number
1985/2.12
Medium and Support
wood and copper
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Prestige Axe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Benin, Toma
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.85
Medium and Support
metal blade with wood handle
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Ceremonial Fan
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Beninese, Fon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1988/1.141
Medium and Support
brass repousse
Creation Place 1
Africa
Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Beninese, Fon
Accession Number
2001/2.57
Medium and Support
wood with metal
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Night Bird Mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bobo
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1971
Accession Number
1971/2.41
Medium and Support
wood and paint
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Standing Hornbill
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bobo
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1986/2.145
Medium and Support
brass
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Bird Mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bobo
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2000/1.35
Medium and Support
wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Headpiece
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bwa
Accession Number
2003/2.28
Medium and Support
wood with white pigment
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Headpiece
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bwa
Accession Number
2003/2.49
Medium and Support
wood with pigment
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Whistle/Flute
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bwa/Mossi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1985/1.144
Medium and Support
wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Bracelet
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1988/1.143
Medium and Support
bronze
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Kneeling Female Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1982/1.276
Medium and Support
carved and painted wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Female Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1985/1.147
Medium and Support
carved wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Standing anthropomorphic figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1984/2.82
Medium and Support
carved wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Anklet with figures on opposing ends
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/2.53
Medium and Support
cast bronze, lost wax method
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Twisted metal bracelet with chameleon
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/2.54
Medium and Support
cast bronze (cire perdue)
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Anklet in the form of a stylized bird
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1986
Accession Number
1986/1.196
Medium and Support
aluminum
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Standing Male Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1985/1.136
Medium and Support
carved wood, chicken feathers and blood patination
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Standing Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.143
Medium and Support
carved wood
Creation Place 1
Africa
Title
Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Accession Number
2003/2.35
Medium and Support
wood
Creation Place 1
Africa
Title
Knife (Power Emblem)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.48
Medium and Support
iron blade with wood handle
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Adze
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.95
Medium and Support
iron blade with wood handle
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Adze
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.96
Medium and Support
iron blade with wood handle
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Adze
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.97
Medium and Support
iron blade and handle with copper and brass decoration
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Adze
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.98
Medium and Support
iron blade and handle with copper and brass decoration
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Standing Female Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi
Accession Number
2004/2.25
Medium and Support
clay
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Standing Female Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi
Accession Number
2004/2.24
Medium and Support
clay
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Ritual Mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1971
Accession Number
1971/2.43
Medium and Support
wood, paint and kaolin
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Flute
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1985/1.152
Medium and Support
carved wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Anklet with six figures
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/1.193
Medium and Support
brass
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi?
Accession Number
2003/2.37
Medium and Support
wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Baton in the form of a Hornbill Bird
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, South Gurunsi, Fara?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1984/2.76
Medium and Support
carved wood
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Feathered Hat
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1983
Accession Number
1983/1.100
Medium and Support
feathers and woven fiber
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Pipe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Physical Description
Brass pipe with a figurative bowl in the shape of a human head.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1987
Accession Number
1987/1.344
Medium and Support
cast bronze with wool cloth
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Pipe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1987
Accession Number
1987/1.347
Medium and Support
bronze, wood and cloth
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
Title
Ceramic pot with chameleons and lizards
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1986/1.156
Medium and Support
Pottery
Creation Place 1
Africa (continent)
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