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Ceremonial Mask

1998.19.3005

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Artifact Identification Ceremonial Mask   (1998.19.3005)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1900 - 1909 CE
Culture Papuan, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 76.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 27 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 14 cm
Weight 3306 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Weaving
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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