Object Number: Ea9852

Collection: World Cultures

Object Name: figurine

Description: Figure of a man, made in Benin City. Could represent a generic Oba, according to elements of his dress. Probably made for commercial sale. Such items are used for home decoration by more affluent Benins and others, and might have been put on an altar as a decorative, if modern piece.

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