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Title
Bwami Society Maskette
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Lega Peoples Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Description
Concave, ovoid maskette with kaolin covering surface of surface of face. Minimal rendering of facial features: raised, tapered wood strip for nose; narrow, oviod, horizontal eyes; open, ovoid mouth with some striation around interior edge.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1975
Accession Number
1985/1.151
Medium and Support
wood, kaolin
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rank 0.00000
Title
Esu-Elegbara Dance Staff (ogo Esu-Elegbara)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Yoruba Peoples Nigeria
Physical Description
At the top of the staff, a male and female supplicant peer from a cascade of cowries, brass beads, iron fragments, and seeds. Some cowries are stained with indigo dye. The lower bodies of the figures are concealed by the shell strands above. Their elongated hairstyles extend the overall verticality of the piece. The figure’s faces appear to be identical.
Century
19th-20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1975
Accession Number
2003/2.26
Medium and Support
wood, leather, cowrie shells, brass, iron, seeds
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rank 0.00000
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