Unfinished bag with zoomorphic motifs

Bamunka artist

early 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Unfinished bag with zoomorphic motifs
Artist: Bamunka artist
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Cameroon, Western Grassfields
Culture: Bamunka peoples
Medium: Raffia palm fiber
Dimensions: W x D: 11 x 11 in. (27.9 x 27.9 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1972
Object Number: 1972.4.54d
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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