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MS-115-021: Cowrie Shell Mask

 Item
Collection number: MS-115-021
Cowrie Shell Mask (Front)
Cowrie Shell Mask (Right profile)
Cowrie Shell Mask (Back)
Cowrie Shell Mask (Left profile)
Cowrie Shell Mask (Drawing, Front)
Cowrie Shell Mask (Drawing, Profile)

Scope and Contents

Description: Mask. Media: Wood, beads, cowry, seed pods, and canvas. Size: 30 1/2" x 12" x 13 1/2". Surface: Heavily soiled, especially beaded areas and canvas; chips/abrasions at edge of left nostril, front edge, and left ear; stains throughout beard. Stability: Beads loose at left temple and forehead, missing one inch area a lobe of left ear, broken shell at top of lead towards the left of the front, substantial cracking. Infestation: Cobwebs in recessed areas, eyes, ears, mouth, etc.

Dates

  • Acquired: 2011-08-26

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 34.00 artifact

Language

From the Collection: English

Private Title

ms-115-021

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)