Hip-pendant
Pendant Mask
AF2078C
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF2078C |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Edo (Africa) |
Provenience | Nigeria | Benin Kingdom |
Date Made | Late 18th - early 19th century CE |
Section | African |
Materials | Copper Alloy | Brass |
Technique | Lost Wax Casting |
Description | Pendant mask depicting a Portuguese man with long curls, beard, large keen nose (dent in nose bridge), three-cornered helmet and stylized ruffle collar. |
Height | 18.5 cm |
Width | 12 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912 |
Other Number | 29796 - Dealer's Number |
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