Ram helmet mask

Grassfields artist

19th–late 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Ram helmet mask
Artist: Grassfields artist
Date: 19th–late 20th century
Geography: Cameroon
Culture: Grassfields peoples
Medium: Wood, cord
Dimensions: H. 5 1/4 x W. 9 3/4 x L. 15 1/4 in. (13.3 x 24.8 x 38.7 cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Uzi Zucker, 1991
Object Number: 1991.364.3
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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