Carved wood of cylindrical proportions, the neck stacked with a coral-beaded collar beneath the stylized face with broad features, large eyes, and displaying a beaded crown with a feather to one side; deep reddish brown patina inlaid with coconut shell.
Artwork Details
Medium
Carved wood
Acquisition
Notes
Collection of DePaul Art Museum, gift of Balint Denes
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown artist
Notes
Creation Date: early - mid 20th century
Ethnography
Notes
Africa/ Nigeria/ Edo/ Benin City
Africa
Nigeria
Edo
Benin City
