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Face Mask

1985.16.0004

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Artifact Identification Face Mask   (1985.16.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 20th century
Culture We, Ngere Wobe
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 49.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 35.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 15.1 cm
Weight 2,927 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal--Hair, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Plant--Raffia, Metal, Pigment, Textile, Animal--Mammal--Primate--Human, Animal--Skin--with Fur/Feathers/Scales, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting, Stringing, Hollowing, Piercing, Staining

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

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

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