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Bush Cow Mask

Culture: Bamenda
Medium: Wood, pigment
Place Made: Bamenda, Cameroon
Dates: late 19th century
Dimensions: 28 3/8 x 10 5/8 x 5 3/4 in. (72.1 x 27.0 x 14.6 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.1587
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.1587_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Dark wood mask of the head of a horned animal. Horizontal composition, slightly parted teeth. Has large mouth, large flared nostrils and almond shaped eyes. There is a ridge going down the center of the face and two pointed ears. The horns curve into the center and at the base of the horns there is an incised geometric pattern with pigment. Condition Paint missing on horns.

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