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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.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Pendant Mask (Uhunmwun-ekue)

19th century

Edo

Arts of Africa

Original Source

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
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23.280

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1923, Purchased with funds given by Frederic B. Pratt and Frank L. Babbott

Rights Statement

Creative Commons-BY

Museum Location

This item is not on view

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