Face Mask

1994.17.0001

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Artifact Identification Face Mask   (1994.17.0001)
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 Igbo
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 67.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 24.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 18.4 cm
Weight 2,309 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Piercing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Cole, Herbert M., and Chike C. Aniakor. Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos. Los Angeles, CA, 1984, no. 215, p. 115.

Artifact History

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

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