Head, 16th–18th century, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Terracotta, sacrificial materials, pigment, H. 7 x W. 5 3/4 x D. 4 5/8 in. (17.8 x 14.6 x 11.8 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture, Edo terracotta heads differ from comparable works cast in brass in their greater simplicity, both stylistically and in the incorporation of less regalia. Generally, they are less delicate or refined, with thicker, fuller facial features, and reflect the relative speed with which they were made
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Head, 16th–18th century, Nigeria, Court, Benin, Edo peoples, Terracotta, sacrificial materials, pigment, H, 7 x W, 5 3/4 D, 4 5/8, 17.8 14.6 11.8 cm, Ceramics-Sculpture, terracotta, heads, differ, comparable works, cast, brass, greater simplicity, stylistically, incorporation, less regalia, Generally, delicate, refined, thicker, fuller facial, features, reflect, relative speed
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