Hip-pendant

Pendant Mask

AF2078C

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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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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