Face Mask
1994.17.0001
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Face Mask (1994.17.0001) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | 19th – 20th century CE |
| Culture | Igbo |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 67.2 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 24.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 18.4 cm |
| Weight | 2,309 g |
| Measuring Remarks | These measurements are of the mask only. Including the base, the mask's height is 82.5 cm. The base is 15 x 15 cm. square. |
| Materials | Plant--Wood |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Piercing |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Grayish Brown (5YR 2/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Cole, Herbert M., and Chike C. Aniakor. Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos. Los Angeles, CA, 1984, no. 215, p. 115. |
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 |