Head of a Queen Mother (Iyoba)
Artist:
Edo (Benin/Nigeria)
Date: 18th century
Medium: Copper alloy with iron insets (lost wax casting)
Dimensions:
16 in. (40.6 cm)
Classification: Visual Works
Credit Line: Gift of Henry Schnakenberg
Object number: 1936.51.1
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 tusk
Not on view
In Collection(s)
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