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Female figure with child

Object Name:
ntadi
Maker:
Kongo artist  Search this
Medium:
Stone
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 34.5 x 12 x 12 cm (13 9/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Boma region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date:
19th-early 20th century
Topic:
Funerary  Search this
Commemorative  Search this
mother and child  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-107
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys729703613-8b91-4876-9e19-2f4741973d04
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-107
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Staff finial

Maker:
Kongo artist  Search this
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 17.8 x 5 x 5 cm (7 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date:
19th century
Topic:
Leadership  Search this
male  Search this
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-109
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys77225da95-2199-41ae-9d44-427f9abc0ede
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-109
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Face mask

Object Name:
Kifwebe
Maker:
Songye artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, paint, hair, plant fiber
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 29 x 17.6 x 18.5 cm (11 7/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Type:
Mask
Geography:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date:
Early to mid-20th century
Topic:
Male use  Search this
male  Search this
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-113
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys73a34e873-f3d7-405b-8d52-f90921616fb0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-113

Cup

Maker:
Kuba artist  Search this
Kete artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, conus shell
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 14.8 x 8.5 x 11.2 cm (5 13/16 x 3 3/8 x 4 7/16 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date:
19th-20th century
Topic:
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-118
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys74e991da0-6c1b-4901-b49c-fdbfc965f807
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-118

Figure

Maker:
Shona artist  Search this
Medium:
Stone
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 33 x 9.5 x 9 cm (13 x 3 3/4 x 3 9/16 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Zimbabwe
Date:
Unknown
Topic:
Human  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-119
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys70feb8a01-001a-4a2e-b5c2-75db03bb0955
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-119
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Male figure

Maker:
Tsonga artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 98 x 16 x 12 cm (38 9/16 x 6 5/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
South Africa
Date:
Late 19th century
Topic:
Initiation  Search this
Status  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-120
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
NMAfA, South Gallery (1141)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys78fb72d2b-2b33-4fc8-82f4-fad8249061ff
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-120

Figure

Object Name:
ivri
Maker:
Isoko artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 66 x 14.5 x 16.5 cm (26 x 5 11/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Nigeria
Date:
Late 19th-mid 20th century
Topic:
Shrine/Altar  Search this
Male use  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-122
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys763bed436-8c00-4c15-8451-ed0f99f527ab
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-122

Crest mask

Maker:
Ijo artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, pigment, iron, plant fiber
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 101.6 x 17.1 x 12.7 cm (40 x 6 3/4 x 5 in.)
Type:
Mask
Geography:
Nigeria
Date:
Mid-20th century
Topic:
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-137
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Currents: Water in African Art
On View:
NMAfA, Third Level Corridor
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys799d9a95c-b790-49aa-99e9-81a3b88e8ae1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-137

Female figure

Object Name:
maginga
Maker:
Lega artist  Search this
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 14.7 x 5.2 x 4 cm (5 13/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Type:
Figure
Date:
Early to mid-20th century
Topic:
Initiation  Search this
Leadership  Search this
Male use  Search this
male  Search this
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-150
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys762cf5623-5c12-47f4-b3a3-67cb0fb749bc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-150
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Female figure

Maker:
Yoruba artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, glass beads, plant fiber
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 28.6 x 9.5 x 11.4 cm (11 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Igbomina, Oro District, Ijomu village, Nigeria
Date:
1900-1933
Topic:
Shrine/Altar  Search this
male  Search this
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-165.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7829553c2-6eb5-4cf3-a011-38d859cb0989
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-165.1

Male figure

Maker:
Yoruba artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, glass beads, plant fiber
Dimensions:
Overall: 27.3 x 7.6 x 11.1cm (10 3/4 x 3 x 4 3/8in.) with out base and rods
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Igbomina, Oro District, Ijomu village, Nigeria
Date:
1900-1933
Topic:
Shrine/Altar  Search this
musical instrument  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-165.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys70943cf3e-8bca-48b9-bae9-f30bacb7a755
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-165.2

Crest mask

Maker:
Ejagham artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, animal skin, basketry, cane, metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 53.5 x 56 x 56cm (21 1/16 x 22 1/16 x 22 1/16in.)
Type:
Mask
Geography:
Cross River region, Nigeria
Date:
19th-20th century
Topic:
Male use  Search this
Janus-faced  Search this
male  Search this
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-19
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys73f7967b7-cf29-42a5-9f22-860fcc99a183
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-19

Female figure

Maker:
Boa artist  Search this
Ngelima artist  Search this
Boa artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 44.1 x 19.1 x 14.9 cm (17 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date:
Late 19th to early 20th century
Topic:
male  Search this
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-190
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7c290ab14-4430-4b51-a19b-2ca2331703df
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-190
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Rattle

Object Name:
ipawo ase
Maker:
Yoruba artist  Search this
Medium:
Copper alloy
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 33.7 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm (13 1/4 x 3 x 2 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Ijebu, Nigeria
Date:
Early to mid-20th century
Topic:
Leadership  Search this
Ancestral  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-209
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys74eb7a7b8-21ef-423b-87b2-9450a68a700f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-209

Crest mask

Object Name:
chi wara kun
Maker:
Bamana artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, copper alloy, glass beads, fiber
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 96.2 x 8.9 x 30.5 cm (37 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 12 in.)
Type:
Mask
Geography:
Ségou, Koulikouro, or Sikasso Region, Mali
Date:
Mid-20th century
Topic:
Agricultural  Search this
mother and child  Search this
antelope  Search this
Male use  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-234
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
On View:
NMAfA, Pavilion Gallery
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7561680c9-3136-4091-b17a-2f750217abc8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-234

Cap mask

Maker:
Dogon artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, plant fiber, pigment, encrustation
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 11.4 x 12.7 x 39.4 cm (4 1/2 x 5 x 15 1/2 in.)
Type:
Mask
Geography:
Mali
Date:
Early 20th century
Topic:
Funerary  Search this
crocodile  Search this
Initiation  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-239
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Currents: Water in African Art
On View:
NMAfA, Third Level Corridor
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys75e4c0201-393b-4eb0-96c2-b2f32d49c863
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-239

Staff

Maker:
Yoruba artist  Search this
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 123.2 x 11.4 x 15.9 cm (48 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 7 1/8 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Benin
Topic:
bird  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-264
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7aa8433bf-f769-4ef1-9462-fa1b5477af5b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-264

Staff

Object Name:
mvwala amfumu
Maker:
Kongo artist  Search this
Medium:
Ivory, wood, metal, ceramic
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 78.5 x 11 x 10.2 cm (30 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 4 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Mayombe region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date:
19th century
Topic:
Leadership  Search this
Status  Search this
male  Search this
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-32
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys744655491-4352-4b07-9b23-0f9f61b8f2b0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-32
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Salt cellar

Maker:
Benin kingdom, Bini-Portuguese style  Search this
Edo artist  Search this
Medium:
Ivory, pigment
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 10.2 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm (4 x 3 x 3 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Nigeria
Date:
16th century
Topic:
Household  Search this
Status  Search this
foreigner  Search this
male  Search this
Trade  Search this
angel  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-36
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys700268e13-cbc7-4353-9c29-d5bad837b171
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-36
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Female figure

Maker:
Dogon artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
H x W X D: 73.5 x 13 x 16.3 cm (28 15/16 x 5 1/8 x 6 7/16 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Ogol village, Mali
Date:
Late 19th-early 20th century
Topic:
Funerary  Search this
Shrine/Altar  Search this
male  Search this
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Object number:
2005-6-38
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Exhibition:
Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts
On View:
NMAfA, Second Level Gallery (2193)
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7e0174d49-9412-46ce-bf42-aa16978a768f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2005-6-38
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