Zamle Society Dance Crest Antelope Mask

1984.11.0002

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Artifact Identification Zamle Society Dance Crest Antelope Mask   (1984.11.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 20th century
Culture Guro
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 63.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 29.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 26.5 cm
Weight 6,618 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting, Piercing
Munsell Color Information Strong Brown (2.5 YR 3./6) -ns Yellowish White ( 10YR 9/2) -ns Dark Grayish Yellowish Brown ( 10 YR 2/2) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Fagg, William B. African Tribal Images. #73A.

Meauze. African Art. p. 170.

Sotheby’s. Catalog for sale of Jan. 20, 1982, #145.

"World Heritage Profile #8," Heritage (March 1986): 5.

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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