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mar 23, 1854 - Aka Elephant mask

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19th to 20th century CE
Wood, woven raffia, cloth and beads
Bamileke (Cameroon, western grassfields region)

Danced by members of the Kuosi Society (Elephant Society)
Masquerade performed to honor the king and bring about social harmony.

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Date:

mar 23, 1854
Now
~ 171 years ago

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