Bamenda

Anthropomorphic Whistle

Bamileke/Bamenda, 1900-1932

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Bamenda

Anthropomorphic Whistle

Bamileke/Bamenda, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, 19 x 5 x 2.5 cm.

Credit Line Anonymous Gift

Object Number 1998.366

Whistle in the form of a man with a crescent-shaped hat at one end and a double-fin shape at the other end.

The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1998; purchased by the donor from La Veel, Paris

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