Female Head, Ife

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Photography by Gregory R. Staley
Female Head, Ife
Photography by Gregory R. Staley
Photography by Gregory R. Staley

Female Head, Ife

MediumMetal (blackened copper, possible bronzecast)
Dimensions15 × 8 × 4 in. (38.1 × 20.3 × 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Object number AAA40
DescriptionFemale figure with textured face, hollowed in center with hole at the back of the head under hair, exterior edge of hair, 6 indented holes on PL and PR on neck, tower on top of head with spiral plate in front
Status
Not on view