Coconut Shell

AF2039B

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2039B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Coconut Shell
Technique Carved
Description

Coconut shell decorated with incised human and animal figures.

Height 11.6 cm
Outside Diameter 8.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 24467 - Dealer's Number

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