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The image displays a Bamileke bronze figure from the Cameroon Grasslands, likely dating back to the 19th century.
* Notable features include elaborate scarification and coiffure, along with a neck collar.
* These figures, along with those of neighboring groups like the Bamun and Tikar, were often created for the royal household.
* The figure is described as small, with one example measuring 3”x2”
* The bronze casting method, often using the lost-wax process, is a common technique for these types of African sculptures.
