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Ritual Object

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Ritual Object

Date:: 16th–20th century
Geography:: Nigeria, Court of Benin
Culture:: Edo peoples
Medium:: Brass
Dimensions:: Length 10-1/2 in.
Classification:: Metal-Sculpture
Credit Line:: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991
Accession Number:: 1991.17.153

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