The NCMM Collection
Ife Bronze Head
A crown like bronze head known as Ori Olokun.
Local:
Ife Bronze
Ife
Description
A crown like bronze head known as Ori Olokun cast in copper alloy depicting an ancient Ooni King. It has a circular crest, a tubular band that runs across the head ornamented with small studs running horizontally on the top and bottom of the band. The face wears a naturalistic facial feature. Wunmonije, Ife South West Nigeria.
Site: Wunmonije Compound, Ile, Ife
Chronology: 12th-15th
Provenance: Southwest
Material: Copper and Tin
Measurement: H 23.9cm, B 14cm, W 3.23kg
Current Location: National Museum Lagos