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Queen of Women Mask (Eze Nwanyi)

Unknown Artist, Northeastern Igbo people (Ezza or Izzi sub-group)Late 19th century - early 20th century

Birmingham Museum of Art
Birmingham, United States

Details

Title: Queen of Women Mask (Eze Nwanyi)
Creator: Unknown Artist, Northeastern Igbo people (Ezza or Izzi sub-group)
Creator Lifespan: Unknown - Unknown
Date: Late 19th century - early 20th century
Location: Nigeria
Physical Dimensions: w7 x h19.5 IN
Department: Traditional Art
Credit Line: Museum purchase with funds given in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Steiner
Classification: Furnishings and Equipment-Costume
Type: mask
Medium: wood, pigment

Birmingham Museum of Art

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