Ceremonial mask with raffia fringed decoration

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Object Number 34-49-50/299

Display Title Ceremonial mask with raffia fringed decoration

Descriptions

Object Description Ceremonial mask with raffia fringed decoration, worn by cult leader. Stock unknown. For details see X-file 34-49--letter from Mr. Schwab.

Inventory Description Mask, wood, 4 faces - incised, punctate and pigmented designs, veg fiber bottom

Classification

Mask

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Njem

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Cameroon

Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southeastern

Materials Wood, Vegetable fiber, Plant fiber

Dimensions Overall: 42.9 x 58 x 57 cm (16 7/8 x 22 13/16 x 22 7/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Provenance

Donor George Schwab

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