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1938.36.1641

Wooden mask. Oval in shape with an elongated chin. [ASh [OPS move] 15/11/2016]

1938.36.1641

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden mask. Oval in shape with an elongated chin. [ASh [OPS move] 15/11/2016]
Long description
Wooden mask. Oval in shape with an elongated chin. The nose, eyes and mouth are all carved in detail, whereas the reverse is left uncarved with the natural convex shape present. The mouth, eyes and nose are all openwork. Perforated at the top of the mask and strung with a knotted piece of plant fibre. [ASh [OPS move] 15/11/2016]
Person
Field collector Beatrice Mary Blackwood
PRM source Beatrice Mary Blackwood
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Openwork, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Depth: max 28 mm, Width: max 43 mm, Length: max 130 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.36.1641 Other numbers: Blackwood ii 1584

Search terms: Mask, Ornament, Religion

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