Shifola Mask

1996.19.0001

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Artifact Identification Shifola Mask   (1996.19.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 20th century
Culture Lwalwa
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 30.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 19.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 18.4 cm
Weight 714 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Pigment, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Hollowing, Piercing, Staining

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Cornet. Art of Africa, pp. 157, 182, pl. 93.

Felix, Marc Leo. 100 Peoples of Zaire and Their Sculpture. Brussels: Zaire Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987.

Vogel, Susan. African Esthetics.

See C. Roy website Art and Life in Africa http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Lwalwa.html

Artifact History

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

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