Face Mask

1990.10.0054A

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Artifact Identification Face Mask   (1990.10.0054A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 19th - 20th century CE
Culture Wee, Wobe
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 48.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 21.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 18.5 cm
Weight 1314 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment, Plant, Animal--Shell, Textile, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Hollowing, Carved, Incising, Painting, Affixing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Fischer, Eberhard, and Hans Himmelheber. The Arts of the Dan in West Africa. Bern: Stampfli & Cie. Trans. Anne Buddle.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Drs. Albert V. and Marguerite Carozzi
Reproduction no

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