Ceremonial Mask

1998.19.2133

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Artifact Identification Ceremonial Mask   (1998.19.2133)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1900 - 1912 CE
Culture Papuan, Melanesian
Location On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 45.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 24.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7.9 cm
Weight 698 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment, Plant
Manufacturing Processes Twisting, Carved, Painting, Wrapping

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Image in the 2005 Illio University of Illinois Yearbook.

Photo: Spurlock Museum, Fall 2006, p. 12.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No

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