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Object type
mask
Materials
wood, feather, vegetal fibre, metals > metal, cowrie, claw
Legend
The Oubi have masks which look like tarantulas. The potential destructive and dangerous nature of this creature is particularly suited to apparitions to instil terror and signify their invulnerability.
Place of collecting
Côte d'Ivoire
Culture
Oubi
Field collector
Anne-Marie Bouttiaux
Acquisition related person
Anne-Marie Bouttiaux, as mission
Date of acquisition
2001
Dimensions
49 cm x 38,5 cm x 23,5 cm
Inventory number
EO.2001.1.4
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