Nigerian National Museum

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Nigerian National Museum is a national museum of Nigeria, located in the city of Lagos. The museum has a notable collection of Nigerian art, including pieces of statuary and carvings and archaeological and ethnographic exhibits.^[1]Of note is a terracotta human head from Jemaa (circa 900 to 200 BC), part of the Nok culture.

History

The museum was founded in 1957 by the English archaeologist Kenneth Murray.^[2]^[3]

References

↑ Nations Encyclopedia
↑ Adio, Segun (12 February 2011). "History on display at the National Museum". National Mirror. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
↑ Robson, Emily (April 2010). "Featured Artist: Benedict (Ben) Chukwukadibia Enwonwu". University of Chichester. Retrieved 30 May 2011.

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Coordinates: 6°26′40″N 3°24′12″E / 6.44444°N 3.40333°E / 6.44444; 3.40333

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