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MS-115-026: Wood Mask with Large Eyes

 Item
Collection number: MS-115-026
Wood Mask with Large Eyes (Front)
Wood Mask with Large Eyes (Left)
Wood Mask with Large Eyes (Right)
Wood Mask with Large Eyes (Top)
Wood Mask with Large Eyes (Drawing)

Scope and Contents

Title: Carved mask. Media: Wood, pigment, metal, and teeth. Size: 18" x 12" x 8". Surface: Heavy flaking, facial area, soiled on bottom half of facial area, abrasions at connection edge, pigment in eyes cracked and flaking. Stability: Several structural cracks in facial area, broken piece previously repaired, acute cracking. Infestation: Some evidence of boring. Note: Detached section glued back by Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections; remains tied.

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-115-026

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)