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Item

Accession Number

2023.7.

Subject

Sculpture|Social Status|West Africa

Country

Nigeria

Date

Early 20th Century

Medium

Bronze

Format

H x W x D: 14 in x 6 in x 6 in (35.56 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm)

Description

A bronze zoomorphic figurative sculpture made through the lost wax technique. The vessel is comprised of a rounded base and four small holes on surface, with a long stem topped with an avian head. A cross hatched pattern wraps around the rounded base, along with decoration on the stylized avian figure.

Type

Zoomorphic Vessel

Conforms To

Tiv

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