Ivory Mask of Queen Idia

GPTKB entity

Properties (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf artwork
gptkbp:artMovement traditional_African_art
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:legacy_of_Benin_art
carving
high artistic value
influenced_African_diaspora_art
gptkbp:associatedAct other_Benin_bronzes
gptkbp:associatedWith Oba Esigie
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing conservation efforts
gptkbp:createdBy Benin_artists
gptkbp:culturalHeritage gptkb:Benin_Kingdom
symbol of heritage
part_of_Nigeria's_cultural_heritage
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important_to_Edo_culture
represents_Edo_people's_history
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Queen_Idia
gptkbp:dimensions approximately 24 cm in height
gptkbp:exhibits various international exhibitions
exhibited in major museums
gptkbp:features intricate carvings
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:Benin_Empire
reflects_the_power_of_queens_in_Benin
gptkbp:historicalFigures gptkb:Queen_Idia
gptkbp:historicalResearch subject of academic studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance represents_the_history_of_the_Benin_Kingdom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ivory Mask of Queen Idia
gptkbp:influenced cultural identity
gptkbp:influences African_art
gptkbp:inspiration modern artists
gptkbp:isLocatedIn gptkb:British_Museum
gptkbp:material ivory
gptkbp:notableFeature facial expressions
gptkbp:portrayedBy made for educational purposes
gptkbp:publications featured in art history books
gptkbp:renovated underwent restoration efforts
gptkbp:significance represents royal lineage
gptkbp:style gptkb:Benin_art
gptkbp:symbolizes power and authority
feminine strength
female figures
gptkbp:usedIn ceremonial purposes
gptkbp:yearEstablished 16th century