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Plaque: Oba or Chief

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Plaque: Oba or Chief

Date:: 16th–17th century
Geography:: Nigeria, Court of Benin
Culture:: Edo peoples
Medium:: Brass
Dimensions:: H. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
Classification:: Metal-Sculpture
Credit Line:: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991
Accession Number:: 1991.17.16

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 352

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