Head of Genius
Yoruba · Nigeria
Reference: BRN-148
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- Height
- 18 cm
- Material
- African Bronze
Former head that departs from the usual norm of the Bibi-Edo Yorubas, represents a geenium of nature. The piece is old but only thermoluminescence test can…
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Full original description
Former head that departs from the usual norm of the Bibi-Edo Yorubas, represents a geenium of nature. The piece is old but only thermoluminescence test can give an exact dating. Greenish patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 8 cm
- Attributed period
- First third century XX or older
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Nigeria. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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