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1942.13.433

Mask cast with human facial features. [ZM 30/04/2013]

1942.13.433

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mask cast with human facial features. [ZM 30/04/2013]
Long description
Brass mask of a bearded human face with the mouth open, with a triangular gap between the two top front teeth, wearing a headdress with a geometric pattern and four lizards. Open holes at the centre of the ears. A circular loop at the top. [ZM 30/04/2013]
Geographical reference
Cameroon
Africa > Central Africa > Cameroon
Province du Nord-Ouest Bamenda
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Depth: max 70 mm, Width: max 168 mm, Length: max 310 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.433 Other numbers: 390

Search terms: Mask, Ornament, Figure, Animal Figure, Breast Ornament