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Gebauer, Paul. “Art of Cameroon.” African Arts, vol. 4, no. 2, 1971, pp. 32–35."Page 32 (Para 3): Discussion of guardian figures and the soft pith they are made of. How Mambilla/Mambila art differentiates from other cultures - their color scheme of red, white, and black. Shrines and sacred enclosures also discussed in 'Mambila Figurines and Masquerades...' article."Nicklin, Keith, and Jill Salmons. “Cross River Art Styles.” African Arts, vol. 18, no. 1, Nov. 1984, pp. 38–41."Agoi community near Obubra, woven string costume and wooden phallus, mask stylistically associated with the Mambilla."Wittmer, Marcilene, and William Arnett. Three Rivers of Nigeria. The High Museum of Art, 1978."Lots of pictures of post type figures. Mambila and historical links to some Benue groups as well as people of the forest region, lower Cross River, and Cameroon. Facial characteristics discussed - cylindrical body and treatment of neck. (P.85) Masks used for Agricultural and funerary rites - form and function found among groups near Benue."Zeitlyn, David. “Mambila Figurines and Masquerades: Problems of Interpretation.” African Arts, vol. 27, no. 4, 1994, pp. 38–47."Mambila sculptures of Cameroon and Nigeria - sculptures included in touring exhibition and illustrated catalogues, yet there's little context to many objects (P.38). Discussion of American Missionaries Paul Gebauer and Gilbert Schneider - Paul Gebauer article referenced. Mambila Plateau looted by art traders in 1960's and 70's, Paul Gebauer and Gilbert Schneider were both there before enough to gather enough information. Tadep and Kike figures perhaps associated with suaga associations concerned with illness and healing. Granaries often associated with these figures as well (P. 39-41)"


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