Finial
29-93-22
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | 29-93-22 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Edo (Africa) |
Provenience | Nigeria | Benin Kingdom |
Date Made | 16th-18th century CE |
Section | African |
Materials | Ivory |
Description | Flywhisk handle. Figure in ivory of girl striking a "sistrum". The features of the face are completely worn off by handling, except for the right ear. |
Length | 31 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from the Estate of George Byron Gordon, 1927 |
Other Number | 127 - Other Number |
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