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Portrait of Fon Nsom (r. 1966–75) holding a prestige pipe in brass and ivory

Paul Gebauer American, born Germany
1966–70
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of Fon Nsom (r. 1966–75) holding a prestige pipe in brass and ivory
  • Artist: Paul Gebauer (American (born Germany), 1900–1977)
  • Date: 1966–70
  • Geography: Cameroon, Grassfields region, Laikom
  • Medium: Epson print from 35mm color slide
  • Dimensions: 10 x 6 1/2 in. (25.4 x 16.5 cm)
    Framed: 16 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (41.9 x 52.1 cm)
  • Classification: Paper
  • Credit Line: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Photograph Study Collection, Department of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, Bequest of Paul Gebauer, 1977 (PSC 1977.1.401.819)
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing