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29-93-22

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-93-22
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 16th-18th century CE
Section African
Materials Ivory
Description

Flywhisk handle. Figure in ivory of girl striking a "sistrum". The features of the face are completely worn off by handling, except for the right ear.

Length 31 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Estate of George Byron Gordon, 1927
Other Number 127 - Other Number

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