Headdress
1984.08.0001
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Headdress (1984.08.0001) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Republic |
| Date | 1965 |
| Culture | Madias, Indian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 51.0 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 47.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 36.0 cm |
| Weight | 1012 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Animal--Horn, Animal--Feather, Textile, Animal--Shell |
| Manufacturing Processes | Weaving, Sewing |
Research Remarks
| Description | Headdress. Basket with cloth covering outside and draping down sides. Two horns (bison?) attached to either side. Animal hair around base of horn. Plume of feathers extends from rear. Cowrie shells dangle from front. It is already mounted on a strand. Colors are orange, brown, black, and white. |
|---|---|
| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | (1) Cole, Herbert M. and Doran H. Ross. The Arts of Ghana. Los Angeles: University of California, 1977. p.16, picture. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Mrs. Royden Dangerfield |
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| Reproduction | no |
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