Standing Male Shrine Figure (Tadep)

Mambila people, Republic of Cameroon, African

  • Titles Standing Male Shrine Figure (Tadep) (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, pigment and cord
  • Dimensions 11 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/4 in. (29.2 x 10.2 x 8.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Edwin and Cherie Silver, 1991.973
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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