Bronze convex hip ornament, depicting a face or mask. The face has an arm extending from each nostril. Decoration protrudes from around the face and head; some of this may have broken off.
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Nso Royal Palace Research
Nso Designation
Uhunmwu-Ẹkuẹ
Nso Description
Material
copper alloy
Estimated Date
23/07/2025
Origin Location
Nso
Current Location
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQ, UK
Provenance
Tingley, J.
Ethnic Attribution
Uhunmwu-Ẹkuẹ
Production Place
Benin City, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa