Ancestor Mask

1973.13.0002

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Artifact Identification Ancestor Mask   (1973.13.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1965-1973
Culture Melanesian
Location On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 252.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 77.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 70.0 cm
Weight 6200 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Raffia
Manufacturing Processes Plaiting, Painting

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Image in the 2005 Illio University of Illinois Yearbook.

Photo: Spurlock Museum, Fall 2006, p. 12.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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