Maiden Spirit Mask
1983.05.0001
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Maiden Spirit Mask (1983.05.0001) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Colonial (?), 20th century |
| Culture | Igbo, Mmwo Society |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 54.0 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 26.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 24.5 cm |
| Weight | 1,723 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Plant--Wood, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Painting, Piercing |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Brown (7.5 YR 5/4 (face) -ns Brownish Orange ( 5 YR 5/6 (red-brown figures) -ns Deep Orange ( 2.5 YR 5/10 (coiffure ring) -ns Yellowish White ( 10 YR 9/2 (white figures) -ns ( N 1.75/ (hair) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) number 1978.412.626 and 1979.206.115 which are from 19th-20th c., Igbo people. |
| Bibliography | Photo found in World Heritage Museum publication, 0000P.0111. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |