Figurine: Spirit Bride

2009.05.0001

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Artifact Identification Figurine: Spirit Bride   (2009.05.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Baule

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 22.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 5.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 5 cm
Weight 122 g
Measuring Remarks Height was measured from top of head to bottom of base, depth from the back of the head to the front of the chin, and width was measured at the shoulders.
Materials Metal, Pigment, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Drilling, Incising, Inserting, Joining, Painting
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

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

Guenneguez, Andre and Afo. Art de la Cote d’Ivoire et de Ses Voisins. Paris: L’Harmattan, n.d. P. 143.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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