Cowry Shell and Jeep Headlight Casing Mask
1983.05.0003
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Cowry Shell and Jeep Headlight Casing Mask (1983.05.0003) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Nationalist (?), 1970s |
| Culture | N/A |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 65.8 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 22.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 10.0 cm |
| Weight | 520 g |
| Measuring Remarks | D1 is from the chin of the piece to the end of the cowry shell attachment. D2 measures across the face, and D3 is the height to the tops of the two "horns" when at rest. |
| Materials | Metal, Animal--Shell, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales |
| Manufacturing Processes | Piercing, Forming, Textile--Appliqué |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (2.5Y2/2) -ns Pinkish Gray ( 2.5Y8/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |