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Ife: Origin of Art and Civilization

Explore the artistic and cultural richness of Ife through its intricate leaded brass and terracotta artifacts. Discover the legacy of divine rulers and the influence of Ife on the art of Owo, showcasing idealized naturalism in terracotta, wood, and ivory pieces.

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Ife: Origin of Art and Civilization

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  1. Ife: Origin of Art and Civilization

  2. Portrait of a female Ooni Leaded brass, 800-500 BP

  3. Head of an Ooni probably used in Kingship Rituals, 800-500 BP

  4. Head of an Ooni probably used in Rituals of annual renewal Leaded brass, 800-500 BP

  5. Masked depicting Ooni Obalufon, Eponymous ancestor of brass casters Leaded brass, 700-500 BP

  6. Figure of Ooni Leaded brass, 600-500 BP

  7. Bust of Ooni Leaded brass 500-400 BP

  8. Entwined Royal Couple, Ife, Nigeria Leaded Brass 12th -15th Cent.

  9. Head representing the Royal usurper Lajuwa, Terracotta, 700-500 BP

  10. Female figure, Terracotta 700-500 BP

  11. Head of female Ooni Terracotta, 800-700 BP

  12. Head of female Ooni, Terracotta, 800-700 BP

  13. Head of a ritual specialist, Ife, Yoruba Terracotta, 700-600 BP

  14. Ritual vessel, Terracotta, 700-600 BP

  15. Abstract head depicting the inner spiritual head Terracotta, 700 -600 BP

  16. Ritual Pot, Terracotta, 800-600 BP

  17. Head of an Elephant Terracotta 800-500 BP

  18. Ceremonial vessel Leaded brass 800 BP

  19. SummaryIfe was certainly a royal artIfe was the religious and political center of divine rulersMany of the heads were used for enthronement rituals;second burial ceremonies; and in honor of deceased kings and Queens--Validating the notion that “kings/rulers may die, but the institutionof kingship (ruler-ship) does not die”

  20. The Art of Owo Located approximately midway between the Ancient Kingdoms of Ife and BeninStyle ElementsGreatly influenced by the Cultural and Artistic traditionsof Ife and BeninIdealized NaturalismArt was predominantly in terracotta, wood and ivoryfor members of the royal household and titled chiefs

  21. Fragment of a Headfrom a full figure,Possibly that of OronsenTerracotta, 500 B.P

  22. Upper half of Male figure,Terracotta, 9.13/16 inches.700-500 B.P

  23. Leopard gnawingA human leg,Terracotta

  24. Arms holding an animal’s Head, Terracotta 14.3/16 in.

  25. Cock, Terracotta, 4.5/16 in. 500 B.P

  26. Fragment of a mudfish swallowing a lobster,Terracotta, 5.1/8 in. 500 B.P

  27. Basket of severedHeads with slashedFaces, Terracotta

  28. Fragment of a face form a ritual pot, Terracotta, 500 B.P

  29. Hand holding a rat or a Lizard, Terracotta, 6.5/16 in. 500 B.P

  30. Hand holding a leaf, Terracotta, 4.5/16 in. 500 B.P

  31. Divination Tapper (Iroke-Ifa),Ivory, 17th-18th century.

  32. Lidded VesselIvory, 18th century,

  33. Ivory Attachment,(Omama) 17th/18thCentury, 6.in

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