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Reliquary Guardian Figure
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Reliquary Guardian Figure

Creator Kota peoples
Date19th century (?)
Mediumwood, copper alloy, ivory, plant fibre
DimensionsOverall: 43.8 x 25 x 36 cm (17 1/4 x 9 13/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGift from the Frum Collection, 1999
Category
  • Sculptures
Object number99/460
Copyright
© 2010 Art Gallery of Ontario
Place CreatedGabon, Africa
LocationNot currently on display

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