Queen of Ife
Yoruba · Nigeria
Reference: BRN-32
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- Height
- 17 cm
- Material
- Bronze
Queen head of small dimensions that realistically presents all the beauty traits of the Yoruba woman. Its simple headdress helps give an expression of majestic serenity.
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Full original description
Queen head of small dimensions that realistically presents all the beauty traits of the Yoruba woman. Its simple headdress helps give an expression of majestic serenity.
Further technical information
- 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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