Yam Mask

2004.17.0167

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Artifact Identification Yam Mask   (2004.17.0167)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Abelam, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 38.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 36 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 24.5 cm
Weight 718 g
Measuring Remarks Diameter measured at the bottom rim of the mask. From Logan Museum: 40x38x25.5cm.
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant, Plant--Bamboo, Plant--Grass, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Dyeing, Weaving
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication The Virginia M. and James D. Tobin Collection, Purchased from the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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