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Wan-nyaka, Antelope Mask

1971.13.0039

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Artifact Identification Wan-nyaka, Antelope Mask   (1971.13.0039)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 20th century
Culture Mossi
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 52.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 13.5 cm
Weight 832 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting, Hollowing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

See Fagg, William Museum Library. See research file.

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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