Helmet Mask

1983.05.0010

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Helmet Mask   (1983.05.0010)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 20th century
Culture Senufo
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 48.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 19.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 18.8 cm
Weight 1,218 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining, Piercing, Hollowing, Painting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Fagg, William. African Tribal Images. Cleveland, Ohio: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1968, fig. 21.

Segy, Coser. African Sculpture Speaks, p. 157.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction no

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