Pornographic brass figure. Ht. 11.8 cm

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Object Number 976-31-50/11986

Display Title Pornographic brass figure. Ht. 11.8 cm

Descriptions

Inventory Description Figurine, brass, human male and female, with hanging glass earring, seated

Classification

Figurine

Department Ethnographic

Date 20th century

Culture

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Benin / <State> / Abomey

Additional Geographic Terms Dahomey

Materials Brass

Dimensions Overall: 11.8 x 7.2 x 4 cm (4 5/8 x 2 13/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 976-31-50/11986

Provenance

Collector Philip Dark (1954)

Seller Philip Dark (05/1976)

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