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Fon Scepter
Fon Scepter

Fon Scepter

Artist/Maker (Benin)
MediumSilver metal, wood, and hide
DimensionsOverall: 12 3/8 × 4 5/8 × 1 7/8 in. (31.4 × 11.7 × 4.8 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Armor
Credit LineGift of Carol and Ira Licht, Lowe Art Museum Director, 1978-89
Object number2018.20.29
On View
Not on view
Fon Scepter
Fon Scepter
Fon people
20th Century
Prestige Scepter or Knife
Prestige Scepter or Knife
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Ceremonial Shield
Kuba people
early 20th century
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Ceremonial Staff
Fon people
not dated
Executioner's Sword
Executioner's Sword
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Late 19th Century
Axe
Axe
Ndebele (Matabele), Zimbabwe
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Container
Fon people
not dated
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Standing Figure (Bocio)
Fon people
not dated
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Staff (Oshe Shango)
Nigeria, Yoruba people
early 20th century
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Sword
Konda people
ca. 1970
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Dagger and Sheath
Konda people
ca. 1970
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Status Staff
Chokwe people
ca. 1930
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