Kouba Mask

Original Title

Kuba Mask #2

Devised Title

Kouba Mask

Date

Unknown

Creator

Unknown See all items with this value

Contributor

Calynne Hill

Louis Hill

Description

The Kouba masks showcase the rich artistic heritage of the African Kouba culture. Each mask features unique carvings and vibrant colors, reflecting the community's spiritual beliefs and social values. One mask may represent ancestral spirits, while the other might embody specific cultural ceremonies.

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

Straw

Additional Techniques

Sewing

Carving

Hammering

Measurements

L:34cm x W:24cm

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

AR_0000_01_0003

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0108

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

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