Armlet
AF2088A
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF2088A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Edo (Africa) |
Provenience | Nigeria | Benin Kingdom |
Date Made | 19th century CE |
Section | African |
Materials | Copper Alloy | Brass |
Iconography | Human Figure |
Description | Thin hammered sheet brass forms a cylinder armlet or cuff. Embossed images divided into six frames - three human figures with alternating interlace pattern. Copper stitches hold sheet together finished with curled edges. |
Height | 14.4 cm |
Width | 13.9 cm |
Depth | 8.1 cm |
Outside Diameter | 8 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912 |
Other Number | 29478 - Dealer's Number |
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