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Male reliquary figure
Object Number 25-37-50/B3822
Display Title Male reliquary figure
Descriptions
Indigenous Term bieri, byeri
Object Description Male reliquary figure with copper alloy coiled necklace and eyes of copper alloy disks. The front of the effigy is covered with a sticky substance - probably an oil or fat coating.
Inventory Description Figurine, seated male, hands clasped, metal eyes and necklace, shiny coating
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ntum
  • Ntumu
  • Fang
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Wood, Metal, Organic, Copper alloy, Tin, Iron, Oil, Animal fat
Dimensions Overall: 62 x 11.5 x 13.5 cm (24 7/16 x 4 1/2 x 5 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B-3822
Provenance
Collector George Schwab (1924)
Donor Donated by George Schwab (1925)

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