Commemorative head of a king, Edo peoples, Benin Kingdom, Nigeria, 18th century, Copper alloy, iron
<p>This head was once displayed on an altar honoring a particular oba, or king. It is not a specific portrait but an image of the status and regalia of kingship. Particular emphasis is given to the collar and crown made of imported coral beads.
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(National Museum of African Art)
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