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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
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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
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