Hip-pendant
AF2079A
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | AF2079A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Edo (Africa) |
| Provenience | Nigeria | Benin Kingdom |
| Date Made | 19th century CE |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Copper Alloy | Brass |
| Technique | Lost Wax Casting |
| Iconography | Human Face |
| Description | Pendant mask of human face with three vertical marks above each eye, wearing openwork cap with rosette ornaments at top and sides, ruffle collar with eyelet flang. |
| Height | 17 cm |
| Width | 11.4 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912 |
| Other Number | 29805 - Dealer's Number |
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