Bundu / Sande Society Mask, Dance Headdress with Capelet

2000.18.0001A

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Bundu / Sande Society Mask, Dance Headdress with Capelet   (2000.18.0001A)
    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 Mende
    Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Height) 44.9 cm
    Dimension 2 (Depth) 23.7 cm
    Dimension 3 (Width) 21.3 cm
    Weight 1235 g
    Measuring Remarks Under Review
    Materials Animal--Hair, Plant--Raffia, Varnish--Lacquer, Plant--Wood
    Manufacturing Processes Carved, Drilling, Lacquering, Plaiting

    Research Remarks

    Description Under Review
    Published Description N/A
    Bibliography Under Review

    Artifact History

    Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Michaela and Israel Samuelly
    Reproduction No

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