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Bamum King Njoya
Object Number 2004.24.8416
Display Title Bamum King Njoya
Descriptions
Object Description Njoya, King of Bamum people. Cameroon, Africa. George Schwab, 1929-30
Subject
  • Medal
  • Turban
  • Costume
  • Man
  • Hat
  • Ethnographic
  • Royalty
  • King
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Mum
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Highlands
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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