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Bush Cow Shrine Figure

1973.01.0002

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Artifact Identification Bush Cow Shrine Figure   (1973.01.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 20th century
Culture Toma
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 91.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 47.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 12.1 cm
Weight 1,640 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant--Raffia, Pigment--Stain, Textile
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Piercing, Staining, Plaiting, Hollowing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

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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