Nwenka Mask

2012.10.0361A

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Artifact Identification Nwenka Mask   (2012.10.0361A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Holiday Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early 20th Century
Culture Bobo

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 131 cm
Dimension 2 (Length) 32 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 24.2 cm
Weight N/A
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant--Raffia, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Painted, Carved
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

"Sotheby's Auction May 2010, lot#102 Bonhams Auction Feb 2009, lot#5050 Sotheby's Auction Dec 2003, lot#89" Comparables done by Taylor A. Dale from Quality Antique Tribal Art on October 1, 2012.

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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