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Metal cast of three figures dressed in warrior-like costumes. Each figure is wearing a hat. The centre figure's hat has horns. The figures arms are outstretched and joined in front of them. The figures stand on a platform.

Culture
Edo ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Nigeria ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Queen Mother Head SculptureAf485

Cast bronze, hollow female head. Tall curved conical cap with an uneven crisscross pattern. Small raised crosses with rods extending from the centre at extreme top, at forehead, sides and rear. Three raised scarring dots above each eyebrow. Hair in rows falls below cap. Raised ears, nose, and mouth. Sunken eyes with incised pupils and lashes. Rings around neck. Small base with incised edges. Unpolished dark brown surface.

Culture
Edo ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DrumK2.14

Carved wood drum and pegs. Woven rope. Drum head is kept on by means of cane circlet and wooden pegs which keep it tight. Skin stretched over top. Drum tapers downward at the bottom.

Culture
Edo
Material
wood, palm leaf, stem ? and skin
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PendantK2.443

Metal mask pendant of an Iyoba's face (Queen Mother), wearing a ruler's red bead headdress and collar. The eyes are wide, the nose is slim, and the mouth is slightly parted. The ears are curled flat. The headdress is decorated with lattice work and has flower-like protrusions along the sides.

Culture
Edo
Material
brass metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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