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Bwoom Mask

2001.06.0005

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Artifact Identification Bwoom Mask   (2001.06.0005)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Kuba
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 41.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 28.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 26.3 cm
Weight 1897 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Animal--Shell, Animal--Hair, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Animal--Shell, Metal--Copper, Plant--Seed, Textile
Manufacturing Processes Carved

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

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

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology. Accessed
10- 26-07.

http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/newtocollections/new.shtml

Rebirth African Art Gallery, Kuba Royal Mask History. Accessed 10-26-07.
http://www.rebirth.co.za/Kuba/royal_mask_history.htm

http://www.vub.ac.be/BIBLIO/nieuwenhuysen/african-art/african-art-collection-masks.htm

Artifact History

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

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