Ancestor Mask

2004.17.0138

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Artifact Identification Ancestor Mask   (2004.17.0138)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Abelam, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 34 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 11.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.5 cm
Weight 363 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Pigment--Paint, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication The Virginia M. and James D. Tobin Collection, Purchased from the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College
Reproduction No

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