Lidded Vessel: Birds

Yoruba artist

19th–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Lidded Vessel: Birds
Artist: Yoruba artist
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Nigeria
Culture: Yoruba peoples
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 5 x Diam. 3 in. (12.7 x 7.6 cm)
Classification: Wood-Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Hammer, 1977
Object Number: 1977.223
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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