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A carved ivory hip pendant in the form of a mask. The kingdom of Benin (13-19th century CE) in West Africa (modern southern Nigeria). With bronze and iron inlays. Possibly depicting Queen Idia. Benin City, 16th century CE. Height: 24.5 cm. (British Museum, London)
Museum, T. B. (2019, April 01). Benin Ivory Hip Pendant Mask. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/10343/benin-ivory-hip-pendant-mask/
Museum, The B. "Benin Ivory Hip Pendant Mask." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 01, 2019. https://www.ancient.eu/image/10343/benin-ivory-hip-pendant-mask/.
Museum, The B. "Benin Ivory Hip Pendant Mask." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 01 Apr 2019. Web. 11 Apr 2021.
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