Why do we presume that the head of a woman from Benin (0.0.22)was made for someone wealthy?
A) because it was made from rare ivory
B) because it strongly resembles the Queen
C) because it has a price carved on the back
D) because it was made to be shown in a museum
E) it was definitely not made for anyone wealthy

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Ivory was considered a luxury material in Benin, and only the wealthy could afford to commission artworks made from it. Therefore, the fact that the head was made from rare ivory suggests that it was created for someone wealthy. The other options do not provide clear evidence for this presumption.

Why Do We Presume That the Head of a Woman