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Spirit Bride

1983.05.0015

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Artifact Identification Spirit Bride   (1983.05.0015)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 20th century
Culture Baule
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 39.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7.5 cm
Weight 797 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Glass, Plant
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Beaded, Painting, Staining

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Christie's. Catalog: Tribal Art, 6-22-81, fig 72.

Sieber, Roy. African Art in the Cycle of Life. Smithsonian Inst. Press. 1987. p. 69.

Sotheby's - New York. Catalogue for 12-2-83

Vogel, Susan, ed. For Spirits and Kings. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1981, p. 73.

Artifact History

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

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