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Written by: Nazlı TunaResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 95136
EdoTusk
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Edo |
|---|---|
| Date | 1850-1888 |
| Culture / Origin | Nigeria |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 195.6 × 12.7 cm (59 1/4 × 77 × 5 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Africa |
| Type | Religious/Ritual Object |
About the Artist
Edo, Court of Benin — Nigeria — Coastal West Africa Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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