Brass Male Warrior figure. Lower Niger, Nigeria, Lower Niger River region. 1455–1640. Met Museum, Ne
Brass Male Warrior figure. Lower Niger, Nigeria, Lower Niger River region. 1455–1640. Met Museum, New York. “It is not known how this object was originally displayed, the round holes in the center and heel of its feet could indicate that it was once attached to a larger structure. One scholar has suggested that it may even have stood upon the ridgepole of a house, where its vigilant demeanor would have made it an excellent guardian.” -- source link
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