Carving: Female Figure with Scarification, Spirit Bride?

1971.13.0015

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Artifact Identification Carving: Female Figure with Scarification, Spirit Bride?   (1971.13.0015)
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 Baule
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 38.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 11.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 9.6 cm
Weight 538 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Fleischman, Jacquelyn N. "Continuity and Control: Art in Some West African Societies," (unpub. catalog, on file)

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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