Armlet

AF2093

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2093
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Brass
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Description

Bronze cylinder armlet. Armlet has five alternating solid and openwork bands. Three solid bands at top, center and bottom; two openwork bands in middle of armlet.

Width 10.6 cm
Outside Diameter 9 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 29801 - Dealer's Number

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