Duster
Bamileke · Cameroon
Reference: ARM-4
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- Height
- 60 cm
- Material
- Red and white fibre wood and rope for transport.
The duster has the classic form of horn duster. It consists of two parts: The part destined to receive gunpowder has a smooth side, on the…
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Full original description
The duster has the classic form of horn duster.
It consists of two parts:
- The part destined to receive gunpowder has a smooth side, on the other side has been carved in relief a crocodile, which is one of the five primordial animals.
- The inner edge of the duster has carved characters. The part that serves as a stopper represents a boat with a horse carved in the figure of bow. Their riders are rowers.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third 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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