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Object Number
2002.12.2
Display Title
Casting of mask effigy
Descriptions
Object Description
Casting of mask effigy, lost-wax method, with three birds in the coiffure, the face is flanked by two crocodiles and terminates with a bird and serpent motif; Ashante style; on stand
Inventory Description
Casting, mask, human face with bird and animal figures
Classification
- Casting
Department
Ethnographic
Date
ca. 1960-1969
Culture
- Ashanti?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Cameroon?
Materials
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 16.9 x 13 x 5 cm (6 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2002.12.2
Credit Line
Gift of Joanne J. Turnbull
Provenance
Collector
Joanne J. Turnbull
(11/11/1971 - 5/17/02)
Donor
Joanne J. Turnbull
(11/11/1971 - 5/17/02)
Seller
Louis Joseph Auctions
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