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Orisa Oko Staff (ọ̀pá òrìsà oko)
Orisa Oko Staff (ọ̀pá òrìsà oko)
Orisa Oko Staff (ọ̀pá òrìsà oko)

Orisa Oko Staff (ọ̀pá òrìsà oko)

Artist
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
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