Hip-pendant

AF2079A

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2079A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Brass
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Iconography Human Face
Description

Pendant mask of human face with three vertical marks above each eye, wearing openwork cap with rosette ornaments at top and sides, ruffle collar with eyelet flang.

Height 17 cm
Width 11.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 29805 - Dealer's Number

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