altar ram's head

altar ram's head
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Culture
Edo people
Culture
Benin Kingdom
Creation date
Collection
African
Materials
wood, coconut shell
Dimensions
H: 13 3/4 in.
Currently On View
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg
Accession number
1989.823
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Important male ancestors may be honored with wooden ram heads.  These heads are kept on altars where they provide a link between living family members and the deceased.  The ram is a common animal of sacrifice in Western Africa and is often associated with ancestors.

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