Medieval History
Small woman's head in terracotta, part of an image of a full figure which has been lost. It displays the typical facial scarifications of ancient Ife and an elaborate basket shaped hairstyle which indicates that the subject belonged to the royal family. 12-15th century, terracotta. National Museum, Lagos, Nigeria.
Terracotta head of an Oluwo, a female Oni, who, according to tradition, went out in the rain and whose regal garments were stained by splashes of mud. In her anger, she ordered that the most important public and religious places should be paved with fragments of terracotta. 12-15th century, terracotta, Nigeria.
Head of a Queen (Crowned Head), 12-15th century, terracotta, Ita Yemoo, Ife, Nigeria. Museum of Ife Antiquities, Ife, Nigeria.
Face with Cat's Whisker Marks, 12-15th century, terracotta, Ita Yemoo, Ife, Nigeria.
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Medieval History
Nigerian busts, 12-15th century
Mask said to represent the Oni Obalufon II, 12-15th century, copper, from the Oni's Palace, Ife.
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