Carving: Easing of Burdens of Life

1971.10.0004

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Artifact Identification Carving: Easing of Burdens of Life   (1971.10.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Chanue of Bagamoyo Village
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1930 – 1971
Culture Makonde

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 61.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 15.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7.2 cm
Weight 2789 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Ebony, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (7.5r 2/2) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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