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Benin Royal Head Commemorating a Deceased Oba

Dateca. 18th century

Place createdBenin or Nigeria, Africa

Mediumbrass

Dimensions7 7/8 × 6 11/16 × 7 7/8 in. (20 × 17 × 20 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineGift of Gerald B. & Anita W. Smith

Accession Number2013.149

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