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Ejagham. Carved Monolith (atal), 16th century?. Basaltic stone, 31 x 8 x 7 in. (78.7 x 20.5 x 18.0 cm). Gift of Georges Rodrigues in memory of Dr. Mino Badner, 77.83. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Carved Monolith (atal)

16th century?

Ejagham

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Ejagham
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Basaltic stone
Medium: basaltic, stone
Locations: Possible place made: Cross River area, Nigeria, Possible place made: Cross River area, Cameroon
Dimensions: 31 x 8 x 7 in. (78.7 x 20.5 x 18.0 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 77.83
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