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Title
HEUPSIERAAD
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Description
Uhunmwu-Ẹkuẹ (pendant masks) is a general term, however each mask has a different name depending on the subject depicted. For example, if an Uhunmwu-Ẹkuẹ depicted Iy’ọba Idia it would be called ‘Uhunmwun-Idia’.
Uhunmwu-Ẹkuẹ are one of the best-known categories of Benin artworks. A range of human an...
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Location of creation
Benin City (Nigeria)
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Material(s)
copper alloy
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Date made
Jan 1, 1800 – Jan 1, 1900
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Type(s)
pendants (jewelry)
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Technique(s)
No Technique(s) available
Maker(s)
No Maker(s) available
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