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MoneyK2.45 a-d

Four manillas. C-shaped, round metal bands, with flattened, circular ends. Parts a-b are both greenish, but part a is slightly bigger than part b. Parts c-d are both brown, but part c is slightly smaller than part d.

Culture
West African
Material
copper alloy metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArmbandK2.82

Metal armband. Made of a relatively flat piece of metal rolled into a cylindrical shape, and stapled together at the ends. Decorated with stylized figures separated by geometric bands.

Culture
West African
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Queen Mother Head Sculpture3677/4

Cast bronze, hollow female head with tall protruding crown or ukpe-okhue. The pointed crown is formed of a net of cylindrical beads (appears cross-hatched), with its point curving forward. There are two vertical bands on the forehead between the eyes, and four scars (raised vertical lines) above each eyebrow. Many breaks and corrosion in the layered metal.

Culture
Edo ?
Material
copper alloy metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plaque3677/3

Heavy, cast bronze plaque, depicting three male figures, standing side by side. The top edge is straight with two metal rings for hanging attached at each side, and parts of the central figure's headdress projecting past the upper edge. The sides start out straight at the top but then curve around the bottom. The rear of the plaque is concave behind each figure;

Culture
Edo ?
Material
copper alloy metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Queen Mother Head SculptureK2.442

Cast bronze, hollow female head. On the head is an elaborate headdress or hairstyle, starting at the hair line and culminating in a cone-shaped projection at the top of the head.

Culture
Edo ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.402

Cast bronze head. Covered with small raised rings, with a small leopard figure on the head.

Culture
Edo
Material
bronze metal and brass metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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