Queen of Ife Head
Yoruba · Nigeria
Reference: TRRC-90
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- Material
- Terracotta
As indicated by his five-level headdress is ratted from a queen head. Serenian expression in a face of fine strokes that demonstrate the refined art of…
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Full original description
As indicated by his five-level headdress is ratted from a queen head. Serenian expression in a face of fine strokes that demonstrate the refined art of the Yoruba sculptors of the time. Numerous heads have appeared in the ancient Ile Ife as well as in Owo and other places, even though they all bear the name Ife. They represent men and women, usually heads of Oni and queens and princesses, as well as important court figures. Many of these heads are representations of deceased characters placed on family altars or crowns. Its measures are from the 25 centrimeters up to life size.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Century XII a XVI
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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