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Art comes from archaeological sites found
in eastern Nigeria.
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Consists of objects made from bronze, terracotta,
beads and ivory.
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They are believed to date to around the
1200 B.P (800A.D).
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Objects discovered in ancient burial chambers,
shrines, and storage areas.
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Made by sophisticated bronze casting techniques.
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Objects include bronze pendants, bowls,
and shells.
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Pendant representing a human
head with scarification marks.
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One of the few human representations
at Igbo-Ukwu.
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Triton shell with elaborate
surface decoration including flies, crickets, frogs, and snakes.
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The form of this 9th century
bronze bowl appears to be based on a large globular gourd.
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It is decorated on the outside
with raised horizontal and vertical loops in bands.
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This unique vessel has been
described as one of the most sophisticated examples of Igbo-Ukwu bronzes.
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It is a water vessel resting
on a stand encasted by ropework.
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Archaeological Context
Painting depicts possible
reconstruction of burial chamber. 
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Objects found in the burial chamber include
anklets, bells, a staff, pendants, bracelets and beads.
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These things tell us that this was the grave
of an important person.
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