Bundu / Sande Society Mask

1971.13.0019

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Artifact Identification Bundu / Sande Society Mask   (1971.13.0019)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 20th century
Culture Mende?
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 43.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 20.5 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 1432 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining, Hollowing, Drilling
Munsell Color Information Black (N 2.75) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Spurlock Collection: 1971.13.0018, 1972.28.0001, 2000.18.0001A/B, 2013.04.0017

Bibliography

Phillips, Ruth. Representing Women.... Boone, Sylvia Arden. "Radience from the Waters"

Artifact History

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

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