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Cameroon
Brazier 1982
Gilt metal | 94.0 x 60.0 x 6.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 92180
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This large gilt metal brazier has a lid surmounted by a bird, four handles in the shape of animals at the top and four handles shaped as snakes and birds at the base. The body is decorated with insects, bells, horned antelopes and human warriors.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the President of Cameroon, Ahmadou Ahidjo, at Windsor Castle, 23 April 1982.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gilt metal
Measurements
94.0 x 60.0 x 6.0 cm (whole object)
Category
Place of Production
Cameroon
Featured in
ExhibitionQueen and Commonwealth: The Royal Tour: Buckingham Palace
Gifts received by The Queen from the Commonwealth
