Hanging, Wall

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a sculpted mask on a textured gray surface, featuring a serene face with closed eyes and a distinct high headdress. The mask is adorned with vibrant colors, including shades of black, yellow, blue, and red, enhancing its intricate design. The headdress is elaborate, composed of stacked sections embellished with red and blue floral patterns, while the rest of the face is in a dark, metallic hue with subtle highlights, giving it an expressive and artistic appearance. This artwork likely represents cultural or traditional significance, illustrating skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The image depicts a sculpted mask on a textured gray surface, featuring a serene face with closed eyes and a distinct high headdress. The mask is adorned with vibrant colors, including shades of black, yellow, blue, and red, enhancing its intricate design. The headdress is elaborate, composed of stacked sections embellished with red and blue floral patterns, while the rest of the face is in a dark, metallic hue with subtle highlights, giving it an expressive and artistic appearance. This artwork likely represents cultural or traditional significance, illustrating skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Name/Title

Hanging, Wall

Entry/Object ID

2007.7.401 A

Description

Wall Decoration/Ceramic/Metal Hook for Hanging in Back/Flat Backed Figure/Painted/Female Faced Figure/Large, Cone Shaped Hat/Lighter Colored Paint/Earrings/18"x4 ½"x2 ½".

Collection

Black Archives

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hanging, Wall

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Decorative Furnishings

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

18 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 24, 2014