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Ceremonial Staff with Animal Head
Culture
Fon
Date
19th century
Origin
Benin
Medium
Wood, metal
Dimensions
59.6 H x 4.1 W x 20.5 D cm.
Collection Area
AFRICAN ART
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift
Object number
1999.567
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Collections
African
Last Updated
10/30/24
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