Mmwo Society (Agboho Mmwo) Mask

2000.13.0008

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Artifact Identification Mmwo Society (Agboho Mmwo) Mask   (2000.13.0008)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 20th century
Culture Igbo
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 55.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 29.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 28.3 cm
Weight 2399 g
Measuring Remarks Measured with fringe extended naturally. Measurements already taken, weight includes stand.
Materials Pigment--Paint, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

See: Three Rivers Nigeria, (Arnett Collection) #35, 38 Ekpo Eyo, 2,000 Years Nigerian Art, p. 202

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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