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Benin Pendant Mask
Ivory pendant mask from Benin, now in British Museum.
Statements about
Benin Pendant Mask
Made From Material
Ivory
Object of Statement Has Role
:
Olokun
Bronze
Instance Of
Traditional African Mask
Pendant
Commissioned By
Esigie
Depicts
Idia
Wears
:
Ukpe-Okhue
Wears
:
Choker
Wears
:
Tiara
Identity of Subject in Context
:
Iyoba
Portuguese
Wears
:
Hat
Wears
:
Beard
Wears
:
Moustache
Unnamed
:
bug: P4878
Scarification
Depicted By
:
Inlay
Choker
Made From Material
:
Ikele
Ukpe-Okhue
Inception
15th century
Collection
British Museum
(1910 - )
Inventory Number
:
Af1910,0513.1
Start Time
:
1910
Image
Inventory Number
Af1910,0513.1
Collection
:
British Museum
Described at URL
http://collection.britishmuseum.org/ ...
http://www.britishmuseum.org/researc ...
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Culture
Edo People
Main Subject
Idia
Height
24.5 centimetre
Used By
Esigie
Oba of Benin
Genre
Portrait Sculpture
Part Of
Benin Pendant Masks
Benin Bronzes