Deguele, Degele Helmet Mask

1983.05.0007

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Deguele, Degele Helmet Mask   (1983.05.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 20th century
Culture Senufo, Cembara?
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 62.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 23.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 21.0 cm
Weight 1,200 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting
Munsell Color Information Moderate Reddish Brown (10 R 3/6) -ns Pinkish White ( 2.5 YR 9/2) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Gillan. Collecting African Art. p. 49. (same are male masks). Segy, Coser. African Sculpture Speaks. p. 175, fig. 174.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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