Head

Yoruba people, Republic of Benin (formerly Kingdom of Dahomey), African

20th century

  • Titles Head (Descriptive)
  • Medium stone and encrustations
  • Dimensions 12 x 4 x 6 1/2 in. (30.5 x 10.2 x 16.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Anonymous gift, 1988.152
  • Work Type head
  • Classification Sculpture

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