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Miniature human figure
Object Number 37-126-50/3250
Display Title Miniature human figure
Descriptions
Object Description Small, stylized carved wood figurine. Plied plant fiber cordage necklace is tied around the figure's neck.; Small wooden figurine
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, anthropomorphic, fiber collar around neck, big head
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bafang
  • Bamileke
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Cameroon, West central; English Cameroon border, near
Materials Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 3.7 x 4 cm (6 1/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-126-50/3250
Provenance
Collector George Schwab (1937 - 1937)

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