N’Tomo Society Mask

2011.05.0929

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Artifact Identification N’Tomo Society Mask   (2011.05.0929)
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 Bambara, Bamara
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 93.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 56.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 18.0 cm
Weight 3100 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Animal--Hair, Metal, Plant, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Drilling, Forging, Joining

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Segy, Ladislas. Masks of Black Africa. New York: Dover, 1976. Plate 23-25.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction No

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