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Buffalo Mask

Made By Bamileke Cultural Group
Made By Bamum Cultural Group (Cameroon, West Africa)
Date20th Century
Mediumwood
Dimensions21 x 11 x 7 in. (53.3 x 27.9 x 17.8 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, Class of 1952
Object numberM.2011.11.4
Descriptionopen jaws with carved teeth, pointed ears, ovoid eyes, curving horns, pigment and a fine patina
On View
Not on view
Exhibitions
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