Coconut Shell

AF2039C

Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2039C
Current Location Africa Galleries - On Display
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Coconut Shell
Technique Carved
Description

Coconut shelldecorated with incised abstract forms, and animal and human figures.

Height 7.6 cm
Outside Diameter 8.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 24466 - Dealer's Number

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