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Idia masks
At least five similar, ivory masks were taken during the 1897 Benin Expedition. This mask, from the Met, is among the museum's most celebrated works.
MaterialIvory, iron inlay
Height9 3/8 in (23.8 cm)
Width5 in (12.7 cm)
Depth3 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
CreatedEarly 16th century
Present locationMetropolitan Museum of Art, British Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Linden Museum, private collection