File:MARKK C3983 Figure of a Queen Mother DSC-1126 01.jpg

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Deutsch: Ubenkannte Werkstatt der Bronzegießergilde Igun Eronmwon.
English: Undefined workshop of Bronze Casters Guild Igun Eronmwon.
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Deutsch: Benin-Bronze. Figur einer Iyoba (Königinnenmutter). Die Iyoba trägt ein Korallenperlenhaarnetz, ein an den Brüsten offenes Wickelkleid und oppulenten Schmuck.
English: Benin bronze. Figure of an Iyoba (Queen Mother). The Iyoba wears a coral bead hairnet, a wrap dress open at the breasts and opulent jewellery.
Date 18th century AD
date QS:P571,+1750-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Medium bronze
medium QS:P186,Q34095
institution QS:P195,Q675774
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C 3983
Place of creation
Deutsch: Königreich Benin (Nigeria)
English: Kingdom of Benin (Nigeria)
Object history
Deutsch: Geraubt, nachdem britische Truppen im Februar 1897 das Königreich Benin niederwarfen. Erworben 1904 von Albert Engelhardt. Resitution 2022.
English: Looted after British troops crushed the Kingdom of Benin in February 1897. Acquired 1904 from Albert Engelhardt. Resitution 2022.
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