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Masculine head - Culture Tiv

UnknownEnd of 19 th century-Beginning of 20 th century

Fundación Alberto Jiménez-Arellano Alonso - Universidad de Valladolid

Fundación Alberto Jiménez-Arellano Alonso - Universidad de Valladolid
Valladolid, Spain

The figure are related to the head of the mythical hero Poor and present the characteristic features of this typology. The hairstyle is in the form of a crest, which in one of them is accompanied by plaits. This same personage presents ritual scarifications on the temples.

Details

  • Title: Masculine head - Culture Tiv
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: End of 19 th century-Beginning of 20 th century
  • Date Created: End of 19 th century-Beginning of 20 th century
  • Location Shown: Sala Renacimiento
  • Location Stored: Palacio de Santa Cruz
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Location Created: Nigeria
  • Location Published: Fundación Alberto Jiménez-Arellano Alonso de la Universidad de Valladolid
  • Original Language: Englsih
  • Provenance: Nigeria
  • Subject Keywords: African Sculpture
  • Type: African Sculpture
  • Publisher: Fundación Alberto Jiménez-Arellano Alonso de la Universidad de Valladolid
  • Rights: Fundación Alberto Jiménez-Arellano Alonso de la Universidad de Valladolid
  • External Link: Cabeza masculina - Cultura Tiv
  • Medium: Imagen JPG

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