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Dance crest

19th–mid-20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Dance crest
  • Artist: Ejagham artist (?)
  • Date: 19th–mid-20th century
  • Geography: Cameroon, Cross River region
  • Culture: Ejagham peoples (?)
  • Medium: Wood, leather, hair, resin, rattan, metal
  • Dimensions: H. 9 7/16 x Diam. 3 7/8 in. (24.1 x 9.8 cm)
  • Classification: Wood-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
  • Object Number: 1979.206.305
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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