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Dr. Carolyn Phinizy

About Dr. Carolyn Phinizy

Dr. Carolyn Phinizy is Department Chair and Assistant Professor in the Department of Art History, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Double Egg Pendant from Igbo-Ukwu, Nigeria, c. 9th–11th century C.E., leaded bronze, 8 ½ inches (National Museum, Lagos, Nigeria) — The bronzes from Igbo-Ukwu have intricate designs and symbolism, and demonstrate technical virtuosity.

Igbo-Ukwu

by Dr. Carolyn Phinizy