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Bwoom Mask  wikidata:Q110252983 reasonator:Q110252983
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Bwoom Mask
label QS:Len,"Bwoom Mask"
label QS:Lfr,"Masque Bwoom"
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Object type mask Edit this at Wikidata
Description
English: A mask from the Kuba Kingdom. Kuba mythology revolves around three figures, each represented by a masquerade character: Woot, the creator and founder of the ruling dynasty; Woot’s spouse; and Bwoom. Bwoom’s specific identity varies according to different versions of the myth. He may represent the king’s younger brother, a person of Twa descent, or a commoner. Embodying a subversive force within the royal court, the Bwoom masquerade is often performed in conflict with the masked figure representing Woot.
Date circa  Edit this at Wikidata
Dimensions 13 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 12 in. (35 x 21 x 30.5 cm) Height with beard: 22 7/16 in. (57 cm)
institution QS:P195,Q632682
Current location
Arts of Africa collection South Gallery, 1st Floor
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73.178 (Brooklyn Museum) Edit this at Wikidata
Place of creation Lulua Province Edit this at Wikidata
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Credit line Gift of the Anne Eisner Putnam Collection
References Brooklyn Museum artwork ID: 4828 Edit this at Wikidata
Source/Photographer Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 73.178_edited_version_SL1.jpg
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