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Figure: Bird of Prophecy (Ahianmwen-oro)

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Figure: Bird of Prophecy (Ahianmwen-oro)

Date:
16th–19th century
Geography:
Nigeria, Court of Benin
Culture:
Edo peoples
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Height 5-5/8 in.
Classification:
Metal-Sculpture
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991
Accession Number:
1991.17.60

This artwork is not on display

  • Provenance

    (Hôtel Drouot, Paris, June 28, 1990, no. 155); Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, New York, 1990–1991

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