The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Vessel for Serving Kola Nuts

Vessel for Serving Kola Nuts

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Vessel for Serving Kola Nuts

Date:: 19th–20th century
Geography:: Nigeria, Agirigi region
Culture:: Igbo peoples, Ohaffia group
Medium:: Wood
Dimensions:: H. 5 7/8 x W. 8 1/4 x D. 4 1/2 in. (14.9 x 21 x 11.4 cm)
Classification:: Wood-Containers
Credit Line:: Gift of David Portman, 1980
Accession Number:: 1980.554.1a, b

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