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Elephant Mask

1985.16.0001

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Artifact Identification Elephant Mask   (1985.16.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 20th century
Culture Bamileke
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 125.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 57.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 21.5 cm
Weight N/A
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Textile, Glass
Manufacturing Processes Weaving, Sewing, Beaded

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Foss, Perkins. “[article],” African Arts, 9: 2.

Gebauer, Paul. Art of Cameroon. Oregon: Portland Art Museum, 1979.

Huet. Dance, Art and Ritual of Africa. 1978.

Northern, Tamara. The Sign of the Leopard: Beaded Art of Cameroon. Storrs: University of Connecticut, 1975. pp. 68, 164.

Artifact History

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

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