Bead

West African, African

20th century

  • Titles Bead (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast brass, metal
  • Dimensions 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. Diam. (2.2 x 4.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1990.225.3
  • Work Type bead
  • Classification Objects

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Globular footed vessel with columnar neck and slightly flared rim has areas of glossy burnished surface and matte surface. Raised flat bands define registers. Patterns within the bands include repeating V-shapes, incised circles, diagonal lines, and impressed shapes.
Elephant Headdress, Bamileke people, Republic of Cameroon, African, textiles, glass beads
Blackish-brown amphora shaped vessel has narrow bottom and handles. Raised scalloped pattern descends from ridge at shoulder. Double vertical rows of raised dots connect shoulder to bottom of vessel at four places.
Mask/headdress composed of male face with beard and pierced eyes, topped by head-ware which includes sculpted drum resting on framework, held in place by sculpted fabric tie.