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Relief carved wood with interlace, chief figure, horse, crocodile, mudfish and buffalo motifs.
Altarpiece (oju' po)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Altarpiece (oju' po)

Maker Yoruba Artist , Owo
Dateearly 20th century
Place of originOwo, Ondo, Nigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions19 1/4 in. x 7 ft. 4 1/4 in. x 6 in. (48.9 x 224.2 x 15.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number2002.39.10
Collections
Visual DescriptionRelief carved wood with interlace, chief figure, horse, crocodile, mudfish and buffalo motifs.
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