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Monkey Mask

2014.01.0100

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Artifact Identification Monkey Mask   (2014.01.0100)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1950-1978
Culture Nuna, Gurunsi
Location Not on Exhibit

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 N/A
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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