MS_0002_03_0015_Queen of Ife

Title: MS_0002_03_0015_Queen of Ife
Description: Obtains massive size and different geographical features, Africa, produces a wealth of diverse natural resources including, valuable metals, minerals, stones, animals, fruits and vegetation. In antient times, such resources helped lead to the development of early civilizations or structured societies which were often ruled by opulent (rich) kings and queens. These life-size bronze heads portray 11th and 12th century kings and queens of Ife, Nigeria. Bronze heads like these serves as mounts for the display of royal riches and regalia during annual rites for the king.
Date Submitted: 2001
Identifier: 03
Publisher: Elona M. Jones
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
shortDescription: Bronze Heads of the King and Queen of Ife, Nigeria (11th and 12th centuries)
Medium: Metals, Bronze
Provenance: Meek-Eaton Black Archives owns all rights.