Benin ivory mask - Wikipedia
The Benin ivory mask is a miniature sculptural portrait in ivory of Idia, the first Iyoba (Queen Mother) of the 16th century Benin Empire, taking the form of a traditional African mask. [1] The …
Benin ivory mask (Edo peoples) - Smarthistory
Cultural Historian Dr. Gus Casely-Hayford tells the remarkable story of a sixteenth century ivory mask from Benin, West Africa. Contrary to its serene visage, Casely-Hayford explores how …
1.6.7: Benin ivory mask (Edo peoples) - Humanities LibreTexts
Cultural Historian Dr. Gus Casely-Hayford tells the remarkable story of a sixteenth century ivory mask from Benin, West Africa. Contrary to its serene visage, Casely-Hayford explores how …
FESTAC at 40: The history and mystery behind the mask
Feb 27, 2017 · As you enter the passage leading to the reception of the Centre for Blacks and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Broad Street, Lagos, the carved replica of the 16th …
Benin bronze and ivory hip masks - RAND AFRICAN ART
A Benin hip mask of a human face thinly cast, and modelled in high relief, the face encircled by a beard composed of numerous stylized mudfish and a row of loops for suspension, the face …
Benin Ivory Hip Pendant Mask - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 1, 2019 · A carved ivory hip pendant in the form of a mask. The kingdom of Benin (13-19th century CE) in West Africa (modern southern Nigeria). With bronze and iron inlays. Possibly …
The Benin ivory mask is a sculptural portrait of the Queen Mother …
Apr 23, 2017 · The Benin ivory mask is a portrait of the Queen Mother Idia of the Benin Empire in the 16th century, made like an African traditional mask. This miniature sculpture was worn as …
Carnival of Venice - Wikipedia
The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia; Venetian: Carneval de Venèsia) is an annual festival held in Venice, Italy, famous throughout the world for its elaborate costumes …
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History of Venetian Masks - Images of Venice
Venetian masks are a centuries-old tradition of Venice, Italy. The masks are typically worn during the Carnival (Carnival of Venice), but have been used on many other occasions in the past, …