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Janus head
Object Number 2004.24.18504
Display Title Janus head
Descriptions
Object Description Janus head - primitive art. Frederick Rhodes Pleasants. Africa.
Subject
  • Face
  • Hair
  • Art
  • Primitive
  • Head
  • Janus
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick Rhodes Pleasants
Culture
  • Cross River
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cross River
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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