Sculpture

CG97-8-1

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number CG97-8-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 17th-19th century CE
Section African
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Human Head | Male
Description

Terracotta head, damage area of loss starting above right eye missing, across right side of noes, lips, chin, and across to left cheek, left earn worn. Left eye is almond shaped, right eye missing but outline remains, hair arranged in four rows, with deep hairline, incised beaded collar (five rows).

Height 22 cm
Length 19.5 cm
Width 15 cm
Other Number AF526 - Other Number | 526 - Other Number

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