Bongo Mask with Floral Headpiece

Original Title

Bongo Mask #1

Devised Title

Bongo Mask with Floral Headpiece

Date

Unknown

Creator

Unknown See all items with this value

Contributor

Calynne Hill

Louis Hill

Description

This Bongo mask, intricately carved and vibrantly painted, represents the artistic traditions of the Bongo people of Central Africa. Known for its expressive features and elaborate designs, it serves a ceremonial purpose, often used in rituals to connect with 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

Burlap

Fur

Additional Techniques

Sewing

Carving

Hammering

Measurements

L:34cm x W:24cm

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

AR_0000_01_0004

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0109

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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