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The rounded body elaborately modeled with multiple figures and animals, and with a flaring bowl.
Lamp
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Lamp

Artist Yoruba Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumTerracotta
Dimensions15 3/8 x 8 7/8 x 8 in. (39.1 x 22.5 x 20.3 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.60
Collections
Visual DescriptionThe rounded body elaborately modeled with multiple figures and animals, and with a flaring bowl.
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