Spirit Mask

2004.17.0198

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Artifact Identification Spirit Mask   (2004.17.0198)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 104 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 15 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 14 cm
Weight 280 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal--Shell, Plant--Fiber, Pigment--Paint
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 N/A

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