Bronze Zoomorphic Sculture
Item
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Accession Number
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2023.7.
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Title
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Bronze Zoomorphic Sculture
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Ethnic Group
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Tiv
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Subject
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Sculpture|Social Status|West Africa
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Country
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Nigeria
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Date
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Early 20th Century
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Medium
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Bronze
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Format
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H x W x D: 14 in x 6 in x 6 in (35.56 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm)
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Description
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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.
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Type
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Zoomorphic Vessel
