Minneapolis Institute of Art

Scepter of Authority

Edo artist

Date

mid 20th century

Medium

Metal, wood, cloth strips, leather

Culture

Edo

Department

Arts of Global Africa

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Edo, Nigeria, Africa Dimensions: 40 1/2 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (102.9 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm) 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) (single element, handle) L.40-1/2 x W.(of blade) 8-3/8 x Dia.(of handle) 8-7/8 in.

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