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Elephant Head Crest Mask

1971.13.0030

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Artifact Identification Elephant Head Crest Mask   (1971.13.0030)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 20th century
Culture Guro
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 59.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 20.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 17.3 cm
Weight 1,461 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton, Animal--Shell, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Metal, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting, Staining, Incising, Piercing, Hollowing, Sewing

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

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

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