Human Figure, Benin, Nigeria

Human Figure, Benin, Nigeria
West African, Benin, Nigeria, 16th Century. Stylised human figure (so-called "Messenger of Deeath"). Bronze relief, height 47 cm. Benin City (Nigeria), National Museum.
ID
AKG593305
ProductionDate
1550
EventDate
1550
Credit line
akg-images / André Held
Collection
akg-images
Category
Art
Places and Travel
Photographer
André Held
Museum
Benin City (Nigeria), National Museum
Technique
Arts and Crafts
Sculpture
Relief
Time period
16th century
2nd millennium A.D.
Topic
Ethnology
Bronze
Messenger of Death (Male)
Artifact
Native Art
African Art
Benin (Tribe)
Location
Nigeria
West Africa
Person
Anonymous Person
High
3542 × 4961 (50.3 MB) 30.0 cm × 42.0 cm @ 300 dpi
Lossless
5279 × 7393 (111.7 MB) 44.7 cm × 62.6 cm @ 300 dpi
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