Bundu/Sande Society Mask

1971.13.0018

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Bundu/Sande Society Mask   (1971.13.0018)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 20th century
Culture Bassa
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 42.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 28.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 24.8 cm
Weight 1632 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining, Hollowing, Drilling

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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