Gelede Society Mask

1972.07.0012

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Artifact Identification Gelede Society Mask   (1972.07.0012)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date Mid 20th century
Culture Yoruba, Gelede Society
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 27.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 17.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 17.2 cm
Weight 828 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Drewal, Henry and Margaret Thompson Drewal. Gelede. Bloomington: Indiana Univeristy, 1989 (?).

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Norman and Carole Thomas
Reproduction No

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