photographic print

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Object Type
Museum number: Af,B62.16
Description: Picture of Obo Mask from Fugar. Appears to be made of painted wood. Ridge on top of head, bundle of rags attached at left. Plain backdrop. Medium: Gelatin silver print.
Production date: 1880-1950 (?)
Production place: Made in: Obo (Benue State) (?); Made in: Obo (East Central State) (?); Made in: Fuyar (?)
Technique
Dimensions: Length: 16.10 centimetres; Width: 10.30 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments: Geography: Obo and Fuyar not identified in sources. Uncertain whether ethnic names or locations. Ibo suggested by N F Barley, 10/03/1998.
Location: Not on display
Subjects
Associated ethnic name: Representation of: Fuyar (?); Representation of: Igbo
Acquisition date: 1880-1997
Acquisition notes: Copyright: British Museum?
Department: Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number: Af,B62.16

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