Item 6: Carved wooden and leather mask decorated with shells and brass
Item — Box: 3, Item: 6
Collection number: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains papers from the African American Studies Department 1995-2006. These include promotional brochures, flyers for course offerings, and interdepartmental memos about finding a new head for the Dept. (1995).
Dates
- 1995 - 2005
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research
Extent
From the Collection: 1.00 Boxes
Language
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Carved wooden mask covered with leather, embellished with beads, shells, and copper. Some areas of damage on the lower face and the top. One brass piece is missing. Tag on the back says it is made by the native Ashanti people of Ghana. Has a wire on the back for hanging. 11"W x 12"H.
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)
archives@valdosta.edu
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu