Kouba Mask with Blonde Hair

Original Title: Kuba Mask #1
Devised Title: Kouba Mask with Blonde Hair
Date: Unknown
Creator: Unknown See all items with this value
Contributor: Calynne Hill; Louis Hill
Description: The Kouba mask, originating from the Congo, is a striking cultural artifact known for its intricate carvings and vibrant colors. It was traditionally used in rituals and ceremonies and represents ancestral spirits.
Primary Subject: c. 1900-1999 See all items with this value; Art See all items with this value; Religion See all items with this value; Spirituality See all items with this value
Location: Tallahassee; Leon County; Florida; United States of America
Type: Three-Dimensional Object
Medium: Wood; Paint; Cowrie Shells; Feathers; Fur
Additional Techniques: Sewing; Carving; Hammering
Measurements: L:39cm x W:31cm
Format: JPEG
HBCU Identifier: AR_0000_01_0002
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.FAMU.0107
Rights: All rights reserved. The use of any part of these objects and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of MEBA is an infringement of the copyright law.
Contributing Institution: Florida A&M University
Collection: Calynne and Louis Hill Collection See all items with this value
Language: English