Altar Ring, 16th century, Nigeria, Lower Niger River region, Yoruba peoples, Ife group , Brass or copper alloy, Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm), Metal-Sculpture, Works in metal in a wealth of bronzes in a variety of styles and types are found throughout the southern half of Nigeria, especially along the lower part of the Niger River. The numerous 'Lower Niger bronzes' discovered in Benin at the end of the nineteenth century that were long considered to be of local origin are now thought to come from a number of locations and time periods; some are from the Igbo-Igala area, but most were made in centers influenced by Yoruba and Benin art
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