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Elephant Mask
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Elephant Mask

Artist/Maker Bamileke people Cameroon
Dateca. 1970
CultureBamileke
Mediumburlap, cotton and glass beads
DimensionsOverall: 47 1/4 x 24 x 3 in. (120 x 61 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number91.0290
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
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