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Wan Noraogo, Rooster Mask

2014.01.0110

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Artifact Identification Wan Noraogo, Rooster Mask   (2014.01.0110)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1900-1975
Culture Mossi
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 43.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 11.2 cm
Weight 814 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painted

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Kamer, Henri. Haute Volta. Printed in Belgium (Sopeba 15th African Exhibition) 1973

Massa, G. and J-C Lauret. Sculptures des Trois Volta. Sepia, Societe des Amateurs de L’Art African.

Roy, Christopher and Thomas Wheelock. Land of the Flying Masks. Prestel Vexlay: Germany, 2007.

Art of the Upper Volta Rivers. C. Rox Alain & Francoise. Chaffin, France, unknown date.

Artifact History

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

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