Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Images(2)

Kola Box (orievbee)

Maker Edo Artist

Dateundated

Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa

MediumWood with patina

Dimensions6 1/8 x 4 7/8 x 14 1/8 in. (15.6 x 12.4 x 35.9 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard

Object number1991.27.58a

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionBox in the form of an antelope head, with long snout, curving horns, pointed ears and encrustation.

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