Hemba mask

Unknown author20th century

Museum of Ethnology & Museum of Popular Art
Lisboa, Portugal

"Hemba", a helm mask in polychrome wood, used by the Hemba (Angola) during the rituals of puberty. On top of the head, a painted cloth hat is surmounted by the figure of a bird.

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Title: Hemba mask
Creator: Unknown author
Date Created: 20th century
Location Created: Angola, Kitobo, right bank of the river Kwango.
Physical Dimensions: 58 cm
Type: Masks
Rights: Collection: National Museum of Ethnology. Image: DGPC/ADF
Medium: Wood, fibers
Catalog number: MNE: AM.818

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