Box
Bamileke · Cameroon
Reference: RCPT-31
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- Material
- Wood
The so-called iron wood chest because they say it doesn't float. decorated with tribal scenes. Jewels or valuables can be kept in it than kola nuts…
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Full original description
The so-called iron wood chest because they say it doesn't float. decorated with tribal scenes. Jewels or valuables can be kept in it than kola nuts to offer visitors. It is part of the so-called art of cutting, belonging to a minister of the first government of Cameroon. Red brown color.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Beginning of the Century XX.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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