The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Gold Weight: Chief with Attendant

Gold Weight: Chief with Attendant

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Gold Weight: Chief with Attendant

Date:: 19th century
Geography:: Nigeria
Culture:: Yoruba peoples
Medium:: Brass
Dimensions:: Height 3-3/8 in.
Classification:: Metal-Sculpture
Credit Line:: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991
Accession Number:: 1991.17.136

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