The head of an ife king from nigeria
Series: Masterpieces of the British MuseumDescription: DVDISBN:- 5016078865606
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An 800-year-old brass head with a beaded crown and plume... Breathtakingly naturalistic, it is a masterpiece that has helped to change European assumptions about the arts of Africa. But who is it a portrait of? By whom was it made? What is the significance of the elaborate headdress and the markings on the face? What function did this sculpture serve? In this film a group of experts interprets the evidence and seeks to bring this hauntingly beautiful face to life. Features a discussion by a group of experts on the history and significance of the sculpture.
An 800-year-old brass head with a beaded crown and plume... Breathtakingly naturalistic, it is a masterpiece that has helped to change European assumptions about the arts of Africa. But who is it a portrait of? By whom was it made? What is the significance of the elaborate headdress and the markings on the face? What function did this sculpture serve? In this film a group of experts interprets the evidence and seeks to bring this hauntingly beautiful face to life. Features a discussion by a group of experts on the history and significance of the sculpture.