Headpiece or Neckpiece
2008.22.0009
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Headpiece or Neckpiece (2008.22.0009) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
|
| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | 1980s |
| Culture | Wodaabe, Bororo, Boadaado |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 34 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 14.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | .5 cm |
| Weight | 80 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Metal--Bronze, Metal--Nickel, Pigment--Dye, Plastic |
| Manufacturing Processes | Dyeing, Sewing, Piercing, Chased, Cutting, Minting, Welding, Twisting, Forging |
Research Remarks
| Description | Under Review |
|---|---|
| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Bovin, Mette. Nomads Who Cultivate Beauty: Wodaabe dances and visual arts in Niger. Nordiska Afrikainstitutet: Uppsala, 2001. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Kieffer-Lopez Collection |
|---|---|
| Reproduction | No |
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