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Two animal figures with joined backs.
Shrine sculpture
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Shrine sculpture

Maker Mambila Artist
Datepossibly 19th century
Place of originNigeria
MediumWood
Dimensions7 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (17.8 x 34.3 x 34.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Nicole and John Dintenfass
Object number2015.45.2
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