Human head pendant. Nigeria - Igbo-Ukwu. 9thC-10thC. British Museum. A lost-wax casting, probably le
Human head pendant. Nigeria - Igbo-Ukwu. 9thC-10thC. British Museum. A lost-wax casting, probably leaded bronze. Facial scarification on cheeks, temples and forehead, elaborate conical hairstyle with small loops.“This casting has a loop at the back suggesting that it was worn suspended around the neck or attached to a dignitary’s regalia. Coloured beads would originally have been attached to the loops of the complex hairstyle. Facial scarification similar to that of the casting is particularly associated with the ichi title taken by Igbo men of status.” -- source link
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