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Ritual bowl with chicken and metal liner

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood and metal with pigment
Dimensions5 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (14 × 14 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.31
Description2 pieces, wood is badly checked
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