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Maker:
Bruce Onobrakpeya, born 1932, Nigeria  Search this
Medium:
Ink on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 38 x 56.2 cm (14 15/16 x 22 1/8 in.)
Type:
Print
Geography:
Lagos, Nigeria
Date:
2003
Series:
60/75
Description:
One of ten book illustrations featuring both original text and printed images, exhibiting different polychromatic and black and white techniques. This print is the third in a series of three "Smoke from the Broken Pipe" prints, featuring a poem by the artist.
Provenance:
Robin Renée Sanders, -- to 2011
Content Statement:
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Topic:
Writing  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador Robin Renee Sanders and Dr. Bruce Onobrakpeya
Object number:
2011-9-3.3
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© 2003 Bruce Onobrakpeya
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Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7676a7931-5bfd-4eba-8b89-438c94167c76
EDAN-URL:
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