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Queen Mother Pendant Mask: Iyoba, 16th century
Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin
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Queen Mother Pendant Mask: Iyoba | Work of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Date: 16th century. Geography: Nigeria, Court of Benin. Culture: Edo peoples. Medium: Ivory, iron, copper (?). Dimensions: H. 9 3/8 x W. 5 x D. 3 1/4 in. (2...

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Edo Figure, Benin, Nigeria Boston Museums, Afrique Art, Afrikaanse Kunst, African Sculptures, Africa Art, African Masks, African History, African Culture, Ancient Civilizations

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Edo Figure, Benin, Nigeria

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🎨 Lost Creations: Rediscovering Stolen Edo and Yoruba Art 🌍

Welcome to Lost Creations, where we embark on a captivating artistic journey that unveils the forgotten beauty of the Benin Heads from Edo State, Nigeria, and Yoruba artifacts from various Yoruba tribes. These cultural treasures were unjustly stolen during the English colonial rule and are currently scattered across museums worldwide.

Join Lost Creations today and help us rewrite history, one brushstroke at a time. Yoruba Artifacts, Yoruba Symbols, Igbo Ukwu, Benin Art, African Artifacts, Nigerian Culture, Mixed Grill, African Women Art, Mask Fashion

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🎨 Lost Creations: Rediscovering Stolen Edo and Yoruba Art 🌍 Welcome to Lost Creations, where we embark on a captivating artistic journey that unveils the forgotten beauty of the Benin Heads from Edo State, Nigeria, and Yoruba artifacts from various Yoruba tribes. These cultural treasures were unjustly stolen during the English colonial rule and are currently scattered across museums worldwide. Join Lost Creations today and help us rewrite history, one brushstroke at a time.

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EDO BENIN LOGO EVALE

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Head of an Oba (King) [Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin Brass] 18th century.The crown, with its pattern of crisscrossed beads with junctures marked by a dot in the center, is characteristic of this period, as are the three raised marks above each eye which are called ikharo, believed to represent scarification marks. Men would usually have three, while women and foreigners would wear four. via The Metropolitan Museum Of Art NYC Afrikaanse Kunst, African Sculptures, Sculptures Céramiques, Art Premier, Ethnic Art, African Masks, African History, Arte Popular, African American Art

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Head of an Oba | Work of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Date: 18th century. Geography: Nigeria, Court of Benin. Culture: Edo peoples. Medium: Brass, iron. Dimensions: H. 13 1/8 x W. 9 3/8 x D. 10 3/8 in. (33.3 x ...

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Paintings — OSAZE AMADASUN

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Masterpiece Story: Queen Mother Idia of Benin

Queen Mother Idia of Benin created in the Kingdom of Benin during the 16th century is a true masterpiece. Read more about her history.

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Opinion | Give Us Back What Our Ancestors Made (Published 2020)

Africans shouldn’t have to travel to Western museums to see the artworks looted from their continent.

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Benin | History, Culture & People of West Africa

Benin, one of the principal historic kingdoms of the western African forest region (fl. 13th–19th century). Tradition asserts that the Edo people became dissatisfied with the rule of a dynasty of semimythical kings, the ogisos, and in the 13th century they invited Prince Oranmiyan of Ife to rule

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