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Commemorative Head
20th Century
Edo (Benin); Benin (ancient Nigerian)
copper-alloy brass
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Fragmentary figure of an Oba (King)
20th century
Edo (Benin)
copper-alloy brass
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Ahianmwen-oro (Bird of prophecy figure)
Date unknown (likely early 20th century)
Edo (Benin)
brass
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Ceremonial Sword
20th century
Edo (Benin); Benin (ancient Nigerian)
brass, iron and wire
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Leopard Head Box Lid
20th century?
Nigerian; Edo (Benin)
wood and copper
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Figure
20th century
Yoruba; Edo (Benin)
wood
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Ceremonial Sword
20th century
Edo (Benin); Benin (ancient Nigerian)
metal, ivory, leather and cloth
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