Head of a Queen Mother (Iyoba)
Artist
Edo (Benin/Nigeria)
Date18th century
MediumCopper alloy with iron insets (lost wax casting)
Dimensions16 in. (40.6 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg
Object number1936.51.1
DescriptionBronze head with molded pointed coral head-dress and high coral bead collar; iron inlay for pupils of eyes and forehead marks; four keloids above each eye in relief; uneven bottom edge; hole in top probably to hold carved ivory tuskOn View
Not on viewCollections
1850-1900
late 18th/early 19th century
7-9 century BC (?)
