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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ornament
Maker
Yoruba Artist
Date
n.d.
Made/manufactured
Africa
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
6 3/4 x 3 x 3/4 in. (17.1 x 7.6 x 1.9 cm)
Classifications
Metalwork
Credit Line
Gift of Rod McGalliard
Object number
1995.28.58
On View
Not on view
Collections
AFRICAN
Description
triangular form; perimeter holes; design of a standing figure with curving snake legs and headdress projection
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