Oba Altar Bust
1984.11.0005
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Oba Altar Bust (1984.11.0005) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects |
| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | Africa, West, Nigeria, Benin City |
| Period/Date | Colonial, Late 19th – 20th century CE |
| Culture | Edo, Benin |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 62.2 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 23.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 20.9 cm |
| Weight | N/A |
| Measuring Remarks | This artifact was not weighed because it is mounted to a base. |
| Materials | Plant--Wood |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
| Munsell Color Information | Strong Brown (5 Y R 3/6) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Ben-Amos, [-]. Art of Benin. pp. 62-63, pl. 66. Dark, [-]. An Introduction to Benin Art and Technology. Oxford, 1973, pl. 52. Images of Power - Benin. p. 16, pl. 75. Sotheby’s. Catalog for sale of June 23, 1981. p. 105, lot 157. Three Rivers Nigeria. p.37. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |