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This mask is worn as part of a dance and there are holes along the outer edges of the mask in which plant fiber cord is put through them and tied at the ends. This mask is very similar to the Punu Mukudj mask in that they have similar eyes, noses and lips, and pigments. However, it is actually a variation of the Mukudj. The differences are in the large coiffure. In addition to this, the shape of the slanted eyes mimics the same bowing shape of the coiffure above.
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This mask is used in a performance called "mukudj," in which males use stilts while dancing and doing acrobats. Originally these dancers take place at funerals or initiations, but today
they're mainly done for entertainment purposes.
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Function: Among the Kwele people, there is a social association known as the Bwete, who control social order. Within this group, there are ceremonies that involve the use of animal masks either as part of initiation or mourning purposes. During these services, the masks are used to lead people in dance.
Iconography: The heart-shaped face and full-circle horns refer to compassionate forest spirits, while the white kaolin is used to represent light and clarity, which are used to fight against evil.
Bibliography: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1979.206.8/ https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/312180
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Either worn or shown during private ceremonies, the mask was a reminder of Lega values. In addition to this, the mask could be fastened to poles, held during a dance, or draped over the shoulder. To the Lega people, the mask represented a higher level of teaching within the Bwami association.
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Sectional View of J. B. Lippincott Company's Publishing House
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New Kingdom, Amarna Period - Dynasty 18 - reign of Akhenaten–Tutankhamum
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Publisher's Device with motto, "Tout bien ou rien," included on cover page of books printed by The Riverside Press.
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A handwritten portion of Gene Dickson's speech at FSC's 1935 Commencement. As there is no location mentioned, the location marker is at May Hall at Framingham State.
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The program for FSC's 1938 graduation ceremony. Includes checks and notes near some students' names. As there is no exact location mentioned in this program, the location is marked as May Hall at Framingham State.
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A memo to President D. Justin McCarthy from Safford regarding his donation of graduation programs from 1860 to 1863.
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A photo on the front cover of and articles about the 1947 FSC graduation ceremony.
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The program for FSC's 1942 graduation ceremony without annotations.
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The program for FSC's 1942 graduation ceremony. Includes checkmarks next and some dates next to students' names.
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The graduation program for FSC's 1941 graduation ceremony. There are checkmarks and some dates next to students' names.
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The program of FSU's 1951 graduation ceremony. There is a brief annotation on the back of page 2.
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