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This African work, dating to possibly mid-1500s or early 1600s. Made from copper alloy and iron, it measures Overall: 29.9 x 21.6 x 20.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the African Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to possibly mid-1500s or early 1600s. It's made from copper alloy and iron. Dimensions: Overall: 29.9 x 21.6 x 20.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.).

Made from copper alloy and iron, it measures Overall: 29.9 x 21.6 x 20.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.). It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the African Art department.

This African work, dating to possibly mid-1500s or early 1600s. Made from copper alloy and iron, it measures Overall: 29.9 x 21.6 x 20.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.).

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to possibly mid-1500s or early 1600s. It's made from copper alloy and iron. Dimensions: Overall: 29.9 x 21.6 x 20.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.).

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