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Òrìsà Okó Staff (ọ̀pá òrìsà okó)
Òrìsà Okó Staff (ọ̀pá òrìsà okó)

Òrìsà Okó Staff (ọ̀pá òrìsà okó)

Dateearly 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumIron and wood
Dimensions61 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (156.2 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineGift of Claire and Michael Oliver
Object number2000.5.1
On View
On view
ProvenanceMichael Oliver, New York, about 1900-2000; given to NCMA 2000.
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