Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2023.

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Shrine Figure

Artist Edo peoples (Nigerian)

DateEarly- to mid-20th century

MediumWood with metal overlay

DimensionsOverall: 17 in. (43.2 cm)

ClassificationsAfrican art

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.2386

Terms

Rooster
Altar
Nigeria
Africa

Collections

African Art

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Not on view

DescriptionRooster altarpiece of wood with metal overlay.

Label TextShrine Figure, early to mid 20th century Edo peoples, Nigerian (African) Wood with metal overlay, 17 in. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2386

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