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Support Post: Mother and Child

19th–20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Support Post: Mother and Child
  • Artist: Ekiti-Yoruba artist
  • Date: 19th–20th century
  • Geography: Nigeria, Efon-Alaiye region
  • Culture: Ekiti-Yoruba peoples
  • Medium: Wood, pigment
  • Dimensions: H. 53 x W. 10 in. (134.6 x 25.4 cm)
  • Classification: Wood-Architectural
  • Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Martin Schulman, 1978
  • Object Number: 1978.555
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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