Benin Ivory Hip Pendant Mask

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Illustration

Mark Cartwright
by The British Museum
published on 01 April 2019

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)

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APA Style

Museum, T. B. (2019, April 01). Benin Ivory Hip Pendant Mask. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/10343/

Chicago Style

Museum, The B. "Benin Ivory Hip Pendant Mask." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 01, 2019. https://www.ancient.eu/image/10343/.

MLA Style

Museum, The B. "Benin Ivory Hip Pendant Mask." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 01 Apr 2019. Web. 24 Apr 2019.

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