Amulet of human figure

Kom artist

early 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Amulet of human figure
Artist: Kom artist
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Cameroon, Grassfields
Culture: Kom peoples
Medium: Ivory, camwood powder
Dimensions: H.: 2 5/8 x W. 3/4 in. (6.7 x 1.9 cm)
Classification: Bone/Ivory-Sculpture
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1972
Object Number: 1972.4.61
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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