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GHR-KE-2012-00004 Registered

Carved long mask

Maker unknown · c. 1889–1899

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Identification

Reference
GHR-KE-2012-00004
Object
Carved long maskVerified
Category
Sculpture or carved work
Maker
Unknown
Date
c. 1889–1899Estimated from style, construction or expert opinionEstimate
Made in
Not recorded
Current location
Kenya (precise location withheld)
Registered
3 Apr 2012

Physical description

Applicant-submitted

Carved long mask, with kaolin-whitened features.

Height
425 mm
Width
215 mm
Depth
97 mm
Weight
444 g

Method: Measured at inspection

Materials
Carved wood, kaolin pigment, fibre
Condition
Good — Complete, with wear consistent with age and use.Applicant-submitted
Condition notes
Light surface scratches; all parts present.

Provenance and custody history

Verified

Thoko Mbewe, 1892: Brought to Nyeri. Malindi Maritime Collection, 1917: Transferred into an institutional collection. Yaw Boateng, 1935: Bought privately. Olumide Adeyemi, 1941: Received as a gift by the current custodian.

  1. c. 1889–1899
    Maker unknown Manufacture
    Made.
    EstimateSource: Specialist opinion
  2. 1892
    Thoko Mbewe Acquisition · Nyeri
    Brought to Nyeri.
    VerifiedSource: Family account
  3. 1917
    Malindi Maritime Collection Transfer · Nyeri
    Transferred into an institutional collection.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Bill of sale
  4. 1935
    Yaw Boateng Sale · Nyeri
    Bought privately.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Letter
  5. 1941
    Olumide Adeyemi Gift · Nyeri
    Received as a gift by the current custodian.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Bill of sale
  6. 2012
    Olumide Adeyemi Registration · Nyeri
    Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.
    VerifiedSource: Registry decision
Acquired by current custodian
Received as a gift, 1941Verified

Inspections and verification

No physical inspection has been carried out. Facts marked Verified were confirmed from documentary evidence.