Idiophone: Bird of Prophecy (ahianmwen-oro), 16th century

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Idiophone: Bird of Prophecy (ahianmwen-oro), 16th century, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Bronze, H. 14 in. ( cm), Metal-Musical Instruments, The bird perched with outstretched wings on the finials of the instruments sounded on the occasions of Ugie Oro court festivals is usually called the 'bird of prophecy' (ahianmwen-oro) and sometimes the 'messenger of god' (odibosa

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Size: 2373px × 4252px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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