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Commemorative Head of a King

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16th century | Wilhelm Albert Maschmann

This Commemorative Head of a King is part of the historical collections from the Benin Kingdom, in present-day Nigeria. In 1897, the kingdom was conquered and Oba (king) Ovonramwen banned into exile. The loot from the royal palace was then sold through the art market to finance the conquest in retrospect. Many of these objects today constitute European collections.

This Commemorative Head of a King is part of the historical collections from the Benin Kingdom, in present-day Nigeria. In 1897, the kingdom was conquered and Oba (king) Ovonramwen banned into exile. The loot from the royal palace was then sold through the art market to finance the conquest in retrospect. Many of these objects today constitute European collections.

Time:
16th century

Object Name
Commemorative Head of a King

Material/technology:
Brass

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Collection area
Sub-Saharan Africa

Invs.
64749

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