Staff: Male Figure

Tiv artist

19th–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Staff: Male Figure
Artist: Tiv artist
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Nigeria, Benue River Valley region
Culture: Tiv peoples
Medium: Iron (hammered), brass (hammered and cast), wood
Dimensions: H. 57 3/8 x W. 1 3/8 x D. 1 1/2 in. (145.8 x 3.5 x 3.8 cm)
Classification: Metal-Sculpture
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Klejman, 1969
Object Number: 1978.412.608
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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