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An ivory mask from Benin, Nigeria worn by the Oba of Benin on ceremonial occasions. Artist: Unknown

An ivory mask from Benin, Nigeria worn by the Oba of Benin on ceremonial occasions. Artist: Unknown

2-580-947 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

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This mask was worn by the Oba of Benin at the waist on ceremonial occasions. It represents an ancestor or predecessor.

Image Details

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: {}: Search Wikipedia for Unknown
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: PhotographerSearch Wikipedia for CM Dixon
Medium
  1. Ivory
Picture Type
  1. Object
Geographic Hierarchy

World Africa Nigeria

  1. 10 00 00 N , 008 00 00 E

World Africa Benin

  1. 09 30 00 N , 002 15 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Other

History & Politics Artefacts

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3083x5700
File Size : 51,484kb

Aliases

  1. 2GORX8
  1. 2C
  1. 0370000769
  1. 2-580-947
  1. 2580947
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