Necklace

Mfumte-Mambila or Kaka artist

early 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Necklace
Artist: Mfumte-Mambila or Kaka artist
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Cameroon, North Cameroon, Donga River
Culture: Mfumte-Mambila or Kaka peoples
Medium: Iron
Dimensions: Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Classification: Metal-Ornaments
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1972
Object Number: 1972.4.67
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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