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Head with large mouth, tall forehead, plaits at the back, and a good patina.
Head
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by John Knaub

Head

Maker Urhobo Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood with pigment
Dimensions10 x 4 x 5 in. (25.4 x 10.2 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.43
Collections
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