Edo. <em>Pendant Mask (Uhunmwu-Ẹkuẹ)</em>, 19th century. Copper alloy, iron, 7 3/4 × 4 5/16 × 1 3/4 in. (19.7 × 11 × 4.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dorothy Robbins, 1993.180.15. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1993.180.15_transp5318.jpg)

Pendant Mask (Uhunmwu-Ẹkuẹ)

Artist:Edo

Medium: Copper alloy, iron

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Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 7 3/4 × 4 5/16 × 1 3/4 in. (19.7 × 11 × 4.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 1993.180.15

Image: 1993.180.15_transp5318.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Human face of copper alloy, semi-circular portion above forehead lattice-like, hollow designs bordered by a wide solid band. Ears at edge of each side at forehead level. Six tear drop shaped elements across forehead. Eyes oval-shaped with slightly protruding pupils at center. Eyes rimmed with slightly raised ridge, with lightly incised horizontal lines. Nose long with pronounced nostrils. Heart shaped mouth with clearly delineated upper and lower lips. Rounded chin. Bottom of head from eye level to chin rimmed with a wide decorative band. Two loops on upper and lower inside rim. Reverse unornamented.

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