
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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