Mask
1973.01.0001
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Mask (1973.01.0001) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Colonial |
| Date | 20th century |
| Culture | Baule |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 46.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 22.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 18.5 cm |
| Weight | 1493 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Plant--Wood, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Painting |
Research Remarks
| Description | The polychrome mask possesses a broad wooden collar that serves as a fixture for a raffia cloak. |
|---|---|
| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Fleishman, 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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