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Hen

1900s
wood
Overall: 47.6 cm (18 3/4 in.)
Gift of Katherine C. White 1973.221
Location: 108A Sub-Saharan
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Description

The interlacing pattern on the base of this sculpture can be seen in Benin Kingdom works in materials from wood to ivory to metal.
Hen

Hen

1900s

Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, member(s) of the Igbesanmwan (wood and ivory carvers) guild

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