Elephant Mask

2009.05.0193

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Artifact Identification Elephant Mask   (2009.05.0193)
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 Baule, Guro
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 39.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 16.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 11 cm
Weight 990 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Wax
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Polishing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Geunneguez, Andre and Afo. Arte de la Cote d’Ivoire et de ses Voisins. Paris: L’Harmattan, n.d. P. 78.

Segy, Ladislas. Masks of Black Africa. New York: Dover, 1976. Plate 77.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction No

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