The NCMM Collection
Ife Terracotta Head
Has a cap on the head with naturalistic facial feature and stylistic design on the forehead, blurred eyes and scratched nose and mouth.
Local:
Lajuwa
Ife
Description
Terracotta human head wearing a cap with naturalistic facial feature. On the forehead is a stylistic design, blurred eyes with part of the nose and mouth chipped off
Site: Lajuwa Compound, Ile, Ife
Chronology: 12th-15th Century
Provenance: Southwest
Material: Clay, Silica and Grog
Measurement: H 33cm, B 17.1cm, W 3.3kg
Current Location: National Museum Lagos