Photo of collection object Benin Head — Edo. Benin Head, early 20th century. Copper alloy, 14 15/16 × 5 11/16 in. (38 × 14.5 cm) with mount: 18 7/8 × 8 1/16 in. (48 × 20.5 cm). Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralta-Ramos, 56.6.66. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Benin Head

early 20th century

Edo

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Edo
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Copper alloy
Medium: copper, alloy
Locations: Place made: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Dimensions: 14 15/16 × 5 11/16 in. (38 × 14.5 cm) with mount: 18 7/8 × 8 1/16 in. (48 × 20.5 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 56.6.66
Credit Line: Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralta-Ramos
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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