Plaster Cast of Mask

1974.05.0001

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Artifact Identification Plaster Cast of Mask   (1974.05.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Pre - Columbian, 500 BC
Culture Olmec

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 16.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 15.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7.3 cm
Weight 1388 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plaster, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Painting, Piercing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Plaster cast

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