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elongated face; concave on back; spots and whiskers inlaid; leaf-shaped ears; open mouth with teeth and tongue visible; warm brown patina

Leopard Pendant, 17th-18th century

Benin

G250

Warrior's Hat (Jagun), 19th century

Benin

G250

large ring with animals (sea life?) in high relief applied to top of ring; four incised geometric bands

Commemorative Ring, 17th century

Benin

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standing figure wearing a hat with turned-up brim in front, neck and mouth covering, armor-like tunic and anklets; figure holds spear in PR hand and removable shield in PL hand; bare feet; bell-like pendant on element at PL hip

Warrior Chief, c. 1800

Benin

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bronze cup with stem handle at bottom center; when turned upside down a standing figure is seen wearing a wide skirt; three equally spaced faces adorn skirt

Divination Cup, 19th century

Benin

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bronze male head wearing elaborate head gear; neck wrapped in bands to middle of lower lip; top of head covered by a wide weave hat with circular opening at top which is adorned by four clusters of five pods, side wings extended above head; cheek guards protrude from hat just above ears

Shrine Head, 18th-19th century

Benin

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Heavy shaft with head on top; three long slits below reveal a loose piece of wood inside which rattles when staff is moved; carved lines on section below head; three ribbed lobes on shaft

Staff, Date Unknown

Benin

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