Buffalo Mask with Elongated Horns
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.72.
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Title
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Buffalo Mask with Elongated Horns
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Ethnic Group
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Tabwa
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Subject
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Mask|Ceremonial|Central Africa
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Country
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Date
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Early 20th Century
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Medium
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Wood, cowrie shells
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Format
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H x W x D: 7.5 in x 20.47 in x 10.24 in (19 cm x 52 cm x 26 cm)
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Description
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Kiyunde (buffalo) mask with elongated horns flaring out on both sides and a squared-off snout with shell eyes. It represents the male wild buffalo and is connected to ideas of strength, leadership, and cultural heroes.
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Type
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Mask
