--- title: Mussolini's Head Sculpture in Adwa author: Unknown Photographer source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20318/mussolinis-head-sculpture-in-adwa/ format: machine-readable-alternate updated: 2025-04-07 --- # Mussolini's Head Sculpture in Adwa _Authored by Unknown Photographer_ ## Image File [![Mussolini's Head Sculpture in Adwa](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20318.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20318.jpg) ## Image Caption Monumental [sculpture](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Sculpture/) of the head of [Benito Mussolini](https://www.worldhistory.org/Benito_Mussolini/), the leader of fascist [Italy](https://www.worldhistory.org/italy/) from 1922 to 1945, realised in 1935 near Adwa, Ethiopia. The sculpture was later demolished during the Second World [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) (1939-45). ## Cite This Work ### APA Photographer, U. (2025, April 07). Mussolini's Head Sculpture in Adwa. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Photographer, Unknown. "Mussolini's Head Sculpture in Adwa." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 07, 2025. . ### MLA Photographer, Unknown. "Mussolini's Head Sculpture in Adwa." *World History Encyclopedia*, 07 Apr 2025, . ## License & Copyright [Original image](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Testa_di_Mussolini_scolpita_nella_roccia_ad_Adua_(Etiopia).jpg) by [**Unknown Photographer**](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Testa_di_Mussolini_scolpita_nella_roccia_ad_Adua_(Etiopia).jpg). Submitted by [Fabio Sappino](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/fabiosappino/ "User Page: Fabio Sappino"), published on 07 April 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.