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Ancient Bronze Head from Nigeria

Sculpted bronze head, probably depicting a royal chief, from the ancient Yoruba city of Ifè, Nigeria. The vertical lines represent ritual facial scarification. Ifè was a major artistic center, and ancient bronzes such as these are known worldwide. This piece probably dates from somewhere between 1200 and 1400 AD.
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Ancient Bronze Head from Nigeria
Sculpted bronze head, probably depicting a royal chief, from the ancient Yoruba city of Ifè, Nigeria. The vertical lines represent ritual facial scarification. Ifè was a major artistic center, and ancient bronzes such as these are known worldwide. This piece probably dates from somewhere between 1200 and 1400 AD.
Bildnachweis:
Album / Science Source / George Holton
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Bildgröße:
4140 x 4221 px | 50.0 MB
Druckgröße:
35.1 x 35.7 cm | 13.8 x 14.1 in (300 dpi)
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