Dance Mask
2008.06.0001
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Dance Mask (2008.06.0001) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Holiday Objects |
| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | Africa, West, Nigeria, Plateau State |
| Period/Date | N/A |
| Culture | Angas, Ngass |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 33 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Length) | 23 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Diameter) | 19 cm |
| Weight | 948 g |
| Measuring Remarks | “Largest Dimension” is length of front of mask; “Second Largest Dimension” is length of back of mask. |
| Materials | Plant--Raffia, Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton, Plant--Seed, Animal--Hair? |
| Manufacturing Processes | Weaving, Beaded |
| Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | African Accumulative Sculpture: Power and Display The Pace Gallery September 21-October 19, 1974 Object #26. No Collection provided. British Museum, London, UK AOA Ethno 1981.Af8.1 Museum of Natural History, New York African Ethnographic Collection Catalog No. 90.2/3903 Accession No. 1962-41 |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |