Mwaash a Mbooy, Mukenga, Funerary Helmet Mask

2000.14.0001

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Artifact Identification Mwaash a Mbooy, Mukenga, Funerary Helmet Mask   (2000.14.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1890 - 1910
Culture Kuba
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 59.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 32.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 36.0 cm
Weight N/A
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Glass, Plant--Wood, Animal
Manufacturing Processes Beaded, Carved, Ceramic--Glazed

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

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

Artifact History

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

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