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 None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, Mid 20th century
Culture Baule

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 None
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

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

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

Artifact History

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

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