Nigerian Cultural Artifacts

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Ife Bronze Head
Ife, Osun State

Ife Bronze Head

12th-15th Century

A highly naturalistic bronze head from the ancient city of Ife, showcasing the artistic mastery of the Yoruba civilization.

Benin Bronze Head
Benin Kingdom

Benin Bronze Head

13th-16th Century

A masterpiece of Benin art, these bronze sculptures date back to the 13th century and represent the Obas of Benin.

Nok Terracotta
Nok, Kaduna

Nok Terracotta

500 BC - 200 AD

The Nok culture produced some of the earliest known figurative sculptures in sub-Saharan Africa.

Igbo Ukwu Bronze
Igbo Ukwu

Igbo Ukwu Bronze

9th Century

Exquisite bronze artifacts from the 9th century showing advanced metalworking techniques.