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Igbo
Personal Altar (Ikenga)
Igbo, Early 20th century
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Igbo
Personal Altar (Ikenga)
Igbo, Early 20th century
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Wood, encrustation, 8 5/8 × 3 3/4 × 3 9/16 in. (21.9 × 9.5 × 9 cm.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift
Object Number
1995.147
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Inscribed:
Orange sticker, '478'
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Igbo
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