EditorialBenin Kingdom, Edo: Standing Male Figure, Unidentified artist, Benin Kingdom, Edo, 16th century, Copper alloy, This figure dates to the 16th century. It was made by an artist working for the king (Oba) of Benin, an empire that flourished in present-day...
EditorialWarrior with Trophy Head, A.D. 300?800, Costa Rica, Chiriqu?, Aguas Buenas Phase, Stone, H. 34 3/4 x W. 11 1/2 x D. 9 5/16 in. (88.3 x 29.2 x 23.6 cm), Stone-Sculpture, A tradition of figure sculpture that glorified militarism and warriors is thought t...