Leopard vessel

Bamileke artist

19th–mid-20th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Leopard vessel
Artist: Bamileke artist
Date: 19th–mid-20th century
Geography: Cameroon, Western Grassfields region
Culture: Bamileke peoples
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 9 x W. 11 x D. 28 in. (22.9 x 27.9 x 71.1 cm)
Classification: Wood-Containers
Credit Line: The Bryce Holcombe Collection of African Decorative Art, Bequest of Bryce Holcombe, 1984
Object Number: 1986.478.10
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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