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Plate I

The Ife Head
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The Ife Head

Maker unknown

Naturalistic lost-wax cast brass head from Ife with an elaborate beaded crown, probably associated with an Ooni.

Date
14th–early 15th century
Collection
The British Museum
Reference
Af1939,34.1

Record

Medium
leaded zinc-brass; pigment
Origin
Nigeria
Owner
The Trustees of the British Museum

In the Tapestry

Culture of origin
Ife EmpireAmedium confidence

Provenance and history

  1. 14th–early 15th century

    CreatedA

Sources

  1. A

    britishmuseum.org

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