sculpture
Africa
Head from Ife
Unknown
When it was made
c. 14th century
How do we know this date?
The work was created over a period of time. (date range)
Certainty: moderate Source: muzeum
Naturalistic cast heads of exceptional craftsmanship, testimony to the mature metallurgy of Ife.
Facts
- Culture
- Kingdom of Ife (Yoruba)
- Place of origin
- Ife, Nigeria
- Where it is today
- National Museum, Lagos
- Institution
- National Museum Lagos / British Museum
- Type
- Sculpture
- Material
- brass
- Movement / style
- Yoruba art
