Photo of collection object Pendant Mask (Uhunmwun-ekue)
Edo. Pendant Mask (Uhunmwun-ekue), 19th century. Copper alloy, 4 15/16 × 2 15/16 in. (12.5 × 7.5 cm). Museum Expedition 1923, Purchased with funds given by Frederic B. Pratt and Frank L. Babbott, 23.280. Creative Commons-BY.

Pendant Mask (Uhunmwun-ekue)

19th century

Edo

Arts of Africa

Maker/Artist
Edo
Classification
Accessory
Formatted Medium
Copper alloy
Medium
copper, alloy
Locations
Place made: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Dimensions
4 15/16 × 2 15/16 in. (12.5 × 7.5 cm)
Inscribed
"23.280" and "Benin" in red on inside
Departments
Arts of Africa
Accession Number
23.280
Credit Line
Museum Expedition 1923, Purchased with funds given by Frederic B. Pratt and Frank L. Babbott
Rights Statement
Creative Commons-BY
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