Monkey Mask

2014.01.0100

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Monkey Mask (2014.01.0100)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, West : Burkina Faso
Period	N/A
Date	1950-1978
Culture	Nuna, Gurunsi

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	46 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth)	25 cm
Dimension 3 (Width)	23.5 cm
Weight	2170.0 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Plant--Wood, Plant--Fiber, Metal, Animal--Feather
Manufacturing Processes	Carved

Research Remarks

Description	Under Review
Published Description	N/A
Bibliography	Kramer, Henri. Haute Volta. Printed in Belgium (Sopeba 15th African Exhibition) 1973 Massa, G. and J-C Lauret. Sculptures des Trois Volta. G. Sepia, Societe des Amateurs de L’Art African. Roy, Christopher and Thomas Wheelock. Land of the Flying Masks. Prestel Vexlay. Germany, 2007. C. Rox Alain & Francoise. Art of the Upper Volta Rivers. Chaffin, France, unknown date.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction	No

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