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Prestige Vessel (kuduo)
Prestige Vessel (kuduo)

Prestige Vessel (kuduo)

Date19th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumBrass
DimensionsH. 10 1/4 x Diam. 7 1/8 in. (26 x 18.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes
Object numberGL.72.19.17
On View
On view
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