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Bird Trophy (Kpono)
Bird Trophy (Kpono)

Bird Trophy (Kpono)

Date20th century
MediumWood
Dimensions20 x 11 x 4 1/4 in. (50.8 x 27.9 x 10.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes
Object numberGL.72.19.3
On View
Not on view
Published References"Acquisitions," North Carolina Museum of Art Bulletin 12, nos. 1 and 2 (December 1973), group of objects on long-term loan listed 68.Exhibition HistoryGreensboro, NC, Weatherspoon Art Gallery, September 9-30, 1973. Object Rights Statement

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