The Bronze Head from Ife, or Ife Head, [2] is one of eighteen copper alloy sculptures that were unearthed in 1938 at Ife in Nigeria, the religious and royal centre of the Yoruba people. It is believed to represent a king.

Ife was home to many sacred groves located in the city’s forests. Two groves, in particular, have revealed numerous sculptures: the Ore Grove with its stone monoliths and human and animal figures, and the Iwinrin Grove, which is associated with …

Its elaborate beaded headdress, possibly representing a crown, suggest that it was associated with an Ooni, a ruler of Ife. According to the oral traditions of the Yoruba people, Ife is the place where life and civilisation began.

Mar 27, 2019 · The identification of the Ife Head (a little smaller than life-size) remains uncertain, but it is dated to 1400– 1500 AD, and the head is African and a royal figure. Its elaborate beaded headdress may represent a crown associated with an Ooni, a ruler of Ife.

The Crowned Head of an Oni from Ife is not only a masterpiece encapsulating the brilliance of Yoruba craftsmanship but also serves as a vital cultural artifact reflecting the societal values and artistic prowess of the Kingdom of Ife.

Jan 4, 2023 · Ade-Aare is the crown worn by the Ooni of Ife, the direct descendant of and the holder of the royal stool of Oduduwa, the progenitor of Yoruba and human race. Ade-Aare is a heavily beaded,...

Yoruba 19th century copper alloy (brass) crown from Iperu following the typical Yoruba stem on cone ancestral crown designs. These crowns are used in the veneration of the paternal ancestors of Iperu (Ijebu) kings. The four staring faces represent the all-seeing gods or ancestors.

The sacred Aare Crown is the only physical symbol of authority the Ooni of Ife inherited from his ancestors. It is believed to have been made from many items, such as cutlasses , hoes and 149 other undisclosed objects.

a prototype of the divine crowns worn today by Yoruba kings at Ife and other royal centers. Although close in style and decorative detail to the life-size brass and copper heads from Ife, the Obalufon mask is distinct from these, for it was intended to be worn, and has narrow slits beneath the eyes, so that its wearer could see.

The Ife Bronze Head from Ile Ifę or Ifę Head is one of the eighteen alloy sculptures that were unearthed in 1938 at the Wunmonije Compound during excavation house building works in Ile Ifę, Nigeria, the religious and former royal centre of the Yoruba people. It is …