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Ritual Altar, Ikenga
Photo by Tom Joyce

Ritual Altar, Ikenga

Culture of Origin Ibo
Culture of Origin Igbo
Maker Urhobo
Maker Isoko
Maker Ijo
Maker Nigeria, Niger Delta region
Object number2007.246
Photo CreditPhoto by Tom Joyce
Exhibition HistoryAsheville, North Carolina, Life Force at the Anvil, A Blacksmith's Art from Africa, May 22 - August 28, 1998
Credit LinePartial gift of Tom Joyce and partial purchase with funds from John and Robyn Horn
Dimensions2 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (5.1 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm)
MediumCast copper alloy
Photo by Tom Joyce
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Photo by Tom Joyce
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