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Carved wooden post.
Post
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Post

Maker Igbo Artist
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions11 ft. 10 in. x 14 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in. (360.7 x 36.8 x 36.8 cm)
with base: 650 lb. (294.8 kg)
ClassificationsArchitectural Elements
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number2002.39.11
Collections
Visual DescriptionCarved wooden post.
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