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461 - Phallic sculpture
Nigeria
DATE beginning 20th century
AUTHOR Unknown artist - Yoruba people - Nigeria
MEDIA Wood with patina of honey color
SIZE 26,2 cm long
LOCATION Private collection
NOTES Carved in only one piece of wood, this phallus is surmounted by a sitting man; it could have had a double function, that of sceptre and that of accessory for pleasure.
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