Figure

AF2052A

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2052A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Iconography Human figure | Standing male figure
Description

Standing male figure wearing hat and wrapper, both decorated with crosshatch stripes. Arms extended horizontally in front, right arm damaged.

Height 24.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 24654 - Dealer's Number

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