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Head Bell (Omo)

Head Bell (Omo)

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Head Bell (Omo)
Artist
CultureLower Niger Valley people
Titles
  • Head Bell (Omo)
Date1600–1700
PlaceNigeria, Africa
MediumBronze
Dimensions7 7/16 in. (height)

Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number75.7
Not on view

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Department
African Art
Object Type
Provenance[Mr. Schroder (probably Ulrich von Schroeder), Zurich, acquired in Benin]; [Robert L. Stolper, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 1975.
Exhibition HistoryEXHIBITED at MFAH, Sterling Gallery, November 4, 1998-present PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATION

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