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1. Crossbow

Museum number:: 5-1850
Culture or time period:: Fang
Object class:: Carvings (visual works)
Function:: 1.1 Hunting and Fishing
Dimensions:: length 50 inches
Collector:: James W. Fernandez
Collection place:: Gabon
Collection date:: 1960

2. Harp, ivory, snake skin

Museum number:: 5-13175
Object class:: Harps (chordophones)
Function:: 5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions
Collection place:: Cameroon

3. Hide bag

Museum number:: 5-5450
Culture or time period:: Mafa tribe
Function:: 2.4 Fine Clothes and Accoutrements not used exclusively for status or religious purposes
Collector:: Paul Hinderling
Collection place:: Tchouvouk, North Region, Cameroon
Collection date:: October 1964

4. Hip ornament

Museum number:: 5-4263
Culture or time period:: Mafa tribe
Function:: 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
Collection place:: Mokolo, North Region, Cameroon

5. Necklace

Museum number:: 5-5999
Culture or time period:: Bamun
Object class:: Necklaces
Function:: 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
Collection place:: Cameroon

6. Stone head

Museum number:: 5-4623
Culture or time period:: Zabi, Wmbu
Function:: 5.0 Use not specified (Ritual, Pageantry, and Recreation)
Collection place:: Mbigou, Gabon

7. Stool (seating furniture)

Museum number:: 5-6010
Culture or time period:: Bamun
Object class:: Stools (seating furniture)
Function:: 4.1 Dwellings and Furnishings
Collection place:: Cameroon