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Ile Ori (House of the Head)

Made By Yoruba Cultural Group (Nigeria)
CultureYoruba and/or Fon
Date19th-20th century
Mediumcowry shells embroidered on cloth over raffia
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (21 x 23.5 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Albert F. Gordon
Terms
  • altar piece
Object number92.25.2
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