Head Ornament
2008.22.0173
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Head Ornament (2008.22.0173) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | N/A |
| Culture | Maasai |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 23.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Height) | 20.9 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Width) | 5.5 cm |
| Weight | 106 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Height from top of crown to bottom of the dangling objects. Width of beaded band. Length of band laid flat. |
| Materials | Metal, Plastic |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cutting, Joining, Sewing, Stringing, Incising, Inscribing |
| Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Mack, John, Anee-Marie Bouttiaux, Frieda Sorber, Anne Van Cutsem, Mauro Magliani. African Costumes and Textiles from the Berbers to the Zulus: the Zaira and Marcel Mis Collection. Milan: 5 Continents Editions, 2008. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Kieffer-Lopez Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |