Mask

1971.13.0005

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Mask   (1971.13.0005)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date Mid 20th century
Culture Dan? , Gio?
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 36.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 34.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 15.1 cm
Weight 911 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Shell, Animal--Tooth?, Human--Tooth?, Plant, Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton, Glass
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Beaded

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Fischer, Eberhard, and Hans Himmelheber. The Arts of the Dan in West Africa. Bern: Stampfli & Cie. trans. Anne Buddle.

The Journl of Aethetic Education, Volume 25, number 2, summer 1991. Cover images.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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