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Food vessel with metal ring, engraved.
Food vessel
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Food vessel

Maker Bamum Artist
Dateearly 20th century
Place of originCameroon, Africa
MediumWood, encrustation, metal
Dimensions3 3/4 x 7 1/8 in. (9.5 x 18.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Spear
Object numberS-73-136
Collections
Visual DescriptionFood vessel with metal ring, engraved.
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