Elephant Mask
1985.16.0001
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Elephant Mask (1985.16.0001) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Colonial, 20th century |
| Culture | Bamileke |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 125.3 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 57.1 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 21.5 cm |
| Weight | N/A |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Textile, Glass |
| Manufacturing Processes | Weaving, Sewing, Beaded |
| Munsell Color Information | Blackish Blue (5B 2/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Foss, Perkins. “[article],” African Arts, 9: 2. Gebauer, Paul. Art of Cameroon. Oregon: Portland Art Museum, 1979. Huet. Dance, Art and Ritual of Africa. 1978. Northern, Tamara. The Sign of the Leopard: Beaded Art of Cameroon. Storrs: University of Connecticut, 1975. pp. 68, 164. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |