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Commemorative Head of a King (Oba)
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Commemorative Head of a King (Oba)
Culture
Edo
Date
1848-1897
Origin
Nigeria
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
20 1/4 x 11 x 11 in. (51.4 x 28 x 28 cm.)
Collection Area
AFRICAN
Credit Line
Gift of Alan Wurtzburger
Object number
1954.145.44
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Collections
African
Last Updated
10/2/24
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