Ndomo Society Mask

1983.05.0002

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Artifact Identification Ndomo Society Mask   (1983.05.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 19th – 20th century CE
Culture Bambara, Bamana, Maraka

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 40.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 9.0 cm
Weight 486 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Piercing, Drilling, Repoussé
Munsell Color Information Grayish Brown (7.5 Y R 3/2) -ns Dark Yellowish Brown ( 10 Y R 3/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Segy, Coser. African Sculpture Speaks. p. 152, fig. 118.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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