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Brass mask depicting Osun. Edo peoples, From Benin City, Nigeria. Snakes emerge from the nostrils, and wriggle over the bodies of scaly creatures on its chin. Others disgorge toads on either side of the eyes, below slithering things that crawl upward toward a large reptile that dominates the crest of the mask. Iron, brass, h. 16.3 cm. Inv. Af1897,-.529.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART539901
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2699px × 3600px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Brass
Edo Culture, Nigeria
Face
Head
Mask
Metalwork
Snake