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Brass head for use in the worship of Osun. Edo peoples, 18th CE. From Benin, Nigeria. This example has snakes issuing from the eyes and nostrils, and a crown of birds, both creatures being closely associated with Osun. Birds were often sited on the top of palaces and have prophetic and protective powers. The stone axes on the forehead are associated with lightning and its destructive powers.. Brass, 27 x 14 x 17 cm. Inv. Ethno 1948.Af9.1.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART318505
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Image
Purpose
Public
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1578px × 2766px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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18th century CE
Axe
Bird
Brass
Bust, Sculpture
Edo Culture, Nigeria
Head
Snake