Null WANDALA, North Cameroon.
Skin and pigments.
Glagwa" shield in the shape of …

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WANDALA, North Cameroon. Skin and pigments. Glagwa" shield in the shape of a bell, decorated on the outside with humpback motifs. 90 x 49 cm. Damage and missing parts.

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WANDALA, North Cameroon. Skin and pigments. Glagwa" shield in the shape of a bell, decorated on the outside with humpback motifs. 90 x 49 cm. Damage and missing parts.

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