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National Museum, Benin
Catalog Number:
64B:1:3
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Edo designation
Azuwa
English designation
Hair Ornament
Category
Personal Adornment
Provenance
Connah, Graham Edward
Location
Ring Road, Benin City, P.M.B. 1115, Benin City , Edo State
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National Museum, Benin
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Last Updated: 2023-11-30
Language:
english
bini; edo
Catalog Number
object id
64B:1:3
Material
material
Bronze
Description
description
Azuwa (hair ornaments) are used for decoration by the Ọba’s wives (Oloi) in their Okuku (wig). They may also be used to scratch the scalp.
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Associated Guild
producer
Igun Ẹrọnmwọn
Production Place
production place
Benin City
URL
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https://digitalbenin.org/catalogue/36_64B13
Production Technique
production technique
Casting
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