Cache Sexe

Republic of Cameroon, African

20th century

  • Titles Cache Sexe (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass, copper, iron
  • Dimensions Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (21 x 8.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1990.223
  • Work Type cache sexe
  • Classification Costume

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