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Plaque with Snake
Culture
Edo
Date
16th century
Origin
Nigeria
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
15 9/16 × 7 11/16 × 1 1/4 in. (39.5 × 19.5 × 3.2 cm.)
Collection Area
AFRICAN
Credit Line
Purchase with exchange funds from Gift of Alan Wurtzburger
Object number
1958.58
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African
Last Updated
10/29/24
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