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Head of Iyoba

Date:
18th–19th century
Geography:
Nigeria, Court of Benin
Culture:
Edo peoples
Medium:
Brass (cast), iron
Dimensions:
Height 21 in.
Classification:
Metal-Sculpture
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991
Accession Number:
1991.17.4

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  • Provenance

    (Sotheby's, London, December 5, 1972, no. 168); Dr. Eisenbeiss; Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, New York, until 1991

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