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Banin Mask
Pendant ivory mask of Queen Idia (Iyoba ne Esigie (meaning: Queenmother of Oba Esigie)), court of Benin, 16th century. The British Museum London.
I remember I had always seen this in books & in pictures only. The first time I saw her was in January & I wasn't expecting it... I was just strolling along in the gallery & it caught my eye... I didn't want to look but in my head I was like "OH MY GOD!!!!!!!" then I moved to it... & It's honestly one of the most beautiful pieces of Art i've ever seen. I don't think people quite understand it's importance in terms of meaning & craftsmanship. I always spent atleast 20mins looking at it when I go
Banin Mask
Pendant ivory mask of Queen Idia (Iyoba ne Esigie (meaning: Queenmother of Oba Esigie)), court of Benin, 16th century. The British Museum London.
I remember I had always seen this in books & in pictures only. The first time I saw her was in January & I wasn't expecting it... I was just strolling along in the gallery & it caught my eye... I didn't want to look but in my head I was like "OH MY GOD!!!!!!!" then I moved to it... & It's honestly one of the most beautiful pieces of Art i've ever seen. I don't think people quite understand it's importance in terms of meaning & craftsmanship. I always spent atleast 20mins looking at it when I go