Plaster reproduction of an Ife Bust

1973.15.0001

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Artifact Identification Plaster reproduction of an Ife Bust   (1973.15.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Pre - Colonial
Date 1600 – 1630
Culture Nigerian, Ife
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 40.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 21.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 16.0 cm
Weight 7,538 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plaster, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction yes, Original was bronze, now in Nigerian Museum, Lagos.

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