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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Commemorative Staff (asen)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Commemorative Staff (asen)

Maker Fon Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumIron, brass, coins
Dimensions42 x 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (106.7 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of the Center for African Studies with additional funds provided through Arnett purchase and a grant
Object numberS-77-16
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