File:Kuba face mask.jpg
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Kuba peoples Democratic Republic of the Congo wood, pigment, cloth, fiber, cowrie shells 1920-1950 The term Kuba refers to a group of closely related peoples with rich art traditions. They have over twenty different mask types. Kuba masks are often decorated with geometric patterns, cowrie shells and beads. They are considered to embody a spirit and are used during initiations, funerals and to entertain. Their use represents the founding of royal lineage and other historical events. |
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Source | Face mask |
Author | Ellen from Ann Arbor, MI, USA |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by ellenm1 at https://www.flickr.com/photos/47051377@N00/5183603054. It was reviewed on 19 March 2011 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0. |
19 March 2011
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Camera manufacturer | Canon |
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Camera model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
Exposure time | 1/13 sec (0.076923076923077) |
F-number | f/3.1 |
ISO speed rating | 800 |
Date and time of data generation | 18:45, 4 November 2010 |
Lens focal length | 5 mm |
Orientation | Normal |
Horizontal resolution | 72 dpi |
Vertical resolution | 72 dpi |
Software used | QuickTime 7.6.6 |
File change date and time | 21:25, 16 November 2010 |
Exif version | 2.2 |
Date and time of digitizing | 18:45, 4 November 2010 |
Image compression mode | 3 |
APEX shutter speed | 3.6875 |
APEX aperture | 3.25 |
APEX exposure bias | 0 |
Maximum land aperture | 3.25 APEX (f/3.08) |
Metering mode | Pattern |
Flash | Flash did not fire, compulsory flash suppression |
Color space | sRGB |
Focal plane X resolution | 17,777.777777778 |
Focal plane Y resolution | 13,362.636363636 |
Focal plane resolution unit | inches |
Sensing method | One-chip color area sensor |
Custom image processing | Normal process |
Exposure mode | Auto exposure |
White balance | Auto white balance |
Digital zoom ratio | 1 |
Scene capture type | Standard |