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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Verandah Post
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Verandah Post

Artist/Maker Bamileke people Cameroon
Dateearly 20th century
CultureBamileke
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 77 1/2 x 9 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. (196.9 x 23.8 x 8.6 cm)
ClassificationsArchitectural Elements
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2012.2.189
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
    DescriptionDoor post from a Royal Palace. The leopard symbolizes the supernatural powers of a fon (chief or king) and his authority over his subjects.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Verandah Post
    Bamileke people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Stool
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Door
    Dogon people
    late 19th to early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Door Lock
    Dogon people
    19th to 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Arch
    Mino da Fiesole
    1461
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House or Grave Post Fragment
    Chancay
    1200-1450
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
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