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Basic Information |
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| Artifact Identification | Igbo Face Mask (1994.17.0001) | |
| Classification | Communications Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifact : Mask | |
| Visual Description | This face mask has large rectangualr slits for eye-openings that slant upwards towards the outside edges. On the top of the mask is a rectangular crest that widens slightly towards the top. From the crest, around the outside edges of the mask are carved pieces that stand out on either side of the face part of the mask. These are intricately carved. The part of the mask that directly covers the face is not heavily decorated. | |
| Artist/Maker | None | |
| Geographic Location | Africa, Nigeria, Abio, Afikpo | |
| Period/Date | , ca. 19th – 20th c. CE | |
| Culture | Igbo | |
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Physical Analysis |
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| Dimension 1 (Length) | 67.2 cm | |
| 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 | Wood | |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carving, Piercing | |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Grayish Brown (5YR 2/2) -ns | |
Research Remarks |
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| Published Description | N/A | |
| Scholarly Notes | 3/13/2008: "IGBO MASK Rare northern Igbo mask from Nigeria. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Faletti. (3) 94.17.1" - Unknown Name, Unknown Date. Rare northern Igbo wood mask with hemispherical casque-like face, large slit eyes, openwork medial facial projection with geometric forms, surmounted by a tall, slightly forward-curving, openwork projection with related geometric forms. Nigeria. - Harmer Johnson, 6/29/95 Mask is from the area near Afikpo, northern Igbo culture. - R. Faletti, 1997 | |
| 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 |
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| Archaeological Data | N/A | |
| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection | |
| Reproduction | no | |
| Reproduction Information | N/A | |