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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Commemorative Head (uhumwelao or uhunmwun-elao)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Commemorative Head (uhumwelao or uhunmwun-elao)

Artist Edo Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, copper sheeting, metal, patina
Dimensions13 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 in. (33.7 x 19.1 x 17.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.66
Collections
DescriptionWith side feather, copper sheeting and staples
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