File:Idia mask BM Af1910 5-13 1.jpg
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Summary
Object
Benin Pendant Mask
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| Title |
Benin Pendant Mask |
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| Part of |
Benin Pendant Masks  |
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| Object type |
traditional African mask / pendant |
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| Genre |
portrait sculpture |
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| Description |
Mask (usually identified with Idia, mother of Oba Esigie); Benin Kingdom, Nigeria, 16th century; ivory, iron and copper wire |
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| Depicted people |
Idia |
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| Date |
16th century |
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| Medium |
ivory, ivory carving and inlay |
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| Dimensions |
height: 24.5 cm (9.6 in) ; width: 12.5 cm (4.9 in) ; thickness: 6 cm (2.3 in) |
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| Collection |
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| Current location |
Room 25 |
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| Accession number |
Af1910,0513.1 (British Museum) |
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| Place of creation |
Benin City |
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Photograph
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| Source | Self-photographed |
| Author | Andreas Praefcke |
Licensing
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I, the copyright holder of this work, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In some countries this may not be legally possible; if so: I grant anyone the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law. |
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| current | 10:44, 26 February 2017 | 1,500 × 2,373 (1.95 MB) | Czar | Tighten: Cropped 9 % horizontally using CropTool with precise mode. |
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