Art History 6E Exam 1 questions and
answers with solutions
Palace in form of a box
Benin Kingdom; 17th-18th c
guards on roof protecting palace
birds and outstretched wings=king as overseer
python: can inhabit both water and land
ojiwoo: god of swift punishment and lightning - ANSWER
Altar to the hand
Benin Kingdom; 18th c
celebrate persons success and achievements
2 court priests on each side (associated with war protection and healing)
leopard on both sides ( power and strength) - ANSWER
Benin plaques
Benin Kingdom; 16th-17th c
2-D rectangular format
brass
river leaf design in back (signifies healing and ceremonial life of court
oba centered in middle (elevated status)
coral studded helmet, high coral collar
small horse, large head (shows great knowledge, family leadership, and power)
symmetry
stolen during the Punitive Expedition in 1897 - ANSWER
, Ancestral Altar dedicated to Oba Ovonramwen
Benin Kingdom; 1970
made from clay
new king pours crucible of metal to honor late king
ivory tusks (symbolize longevity, leadership, power)
brass heads and bells on alter's sides - ANSWER
Brass casters
Benin Kingdom; 16, 17, 19th c
highly valued, highest ranking guild in society
lost wax casting method: clay applied over wax, wax drains out
overtime...longer necks, more elaborate helmets/crowns, differences in draped beads -
ANSWER
Royal "spirit head" (Osun)
Benin Kingdom; 18th c
snakes from nostril, nose, eyes= spiritual transformation (signifies the ability to communicate
with divine power) - ANSWER
marks/scarification above eye to distinguish males from females/foreigners (men have 3,
women have 4) - ANSWER Ikharo
Queen mother mask
Benin Kingdom; 16th c
would be on the hip of Oba at procession - ANSWER
answers with solutions
Palace in form of a box
Benin Kingdom; 17th-18th c
guards on roof protecting palace
birds and outstretched wings=king as overseer
python: can inhabit both water and land
ojiwoo: god of swift punishment and lightning - ANSWER
Altar to the hand
Benin Kingdom; 18th c
celebrate persons success and achievements
2 court priests on each side (associated with war protection and healing)
leopard on both sides ( power and strength) - ANSWER
Benin plaques
Benin Kingdom; 16th-17th c
2-D rectangular format
brass
river leaf design in back (signifies healing and ceremonial life of court
oba centered in middle (elevated status)
coral studded helmet, high coral collar
small horse, large head (shows great knowledge, family leadership, and power)
symmetry
stolen during the Punitive Expedition in 1897 - ANSWER
, Ancestral Altar dedicated to Oba Ovonramwen
Benin Kingdom; 1970
made from clay
new king pours crucible of metal to honor late king
ivory tusks (symbolize longevity, leadership, power)
brass heads and bells on alter's sides - ANSWER
Brass casters
Benin Kingdom; 16, 17, 19th c
highly valued, highest ranking guild in society
lost wax casting method: clay applied over wax, wax drains out
overtime...longer necks, more elaborate helmets/crowns, differences in draped beads -
ANSWER
Royal "spirit head" (Osun)
Benin Kingdom; 18th c
snakes from nostril, nose, eyes= spiritual transformation (signifies the ability to communicate
with divine power) - ANSWER
marks/scarification above eye to distinguish males from females/foreigners (men have 3,
women have 4) - ANSWER Ikharo
Queen mother mask
Benin Kingdom; 16th c
would be on the hip of Oba at procession - ANSWER
