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

Altar with Spike

Maker African, Nigeria, Benin
Dateundated
MediumWood and patina
Dimensions13 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (34.9 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm)
ClassificationsArchitectural Elements
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1993.12.44
Collections
DescriptionOf cylindrical form, carved in relief with a frieze of figures and guilloche design, surmountd by a spike, and with a good patina
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Miniature Bust
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Miniature bust
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