Verandah Post
Artist/Maker
Bamileke people
(Cameroon)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 72 x 10 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (182.9 x 27.3 x 10.8 cm)
ClassificationsArchitectural Elements
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
Object number2012.2.188
DescriptionDoor post from a Royal Palace. The leopard symbolizes the supernatural powers of a fon (chief or king) and his authority over his subjects.On View
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