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Mask, 20th Century Bamun People; Cameroon Wood and human hair; 16 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. F…
Mask
Mask, 20th Century Bamun People; Cameroon Wood and human hair; 16 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. F…
Mask, 20th Century Bamun People; Cameroon Wood and human hair; 16 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. F79.52.5 Gift of Herbert R. Molner

Mask

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-masks
Culture Bamum
Date20th Century
Made AtCameroon, Africa
MediumWood and human hair
Dimensions16 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (41.3 x 31.8 x 14.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Herbert R. Molner
Object numberF79.52.5
DescriptionBamum mask from the Cameroons. Carved with wide flared nostrils, almond-shaped eyes. Human hair attached to head and chin as beard. Wide forehead, thin brows, bulbous cheeks, open mouth with small carved teeth.

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