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AF5109A
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF5109A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Edo (Africa) |
Provenience | Nigeria | Benin Kingdom |
Section | African |
Materials | Brass |
Technique | Lost Wax Casting |
Description | Tube decorated with snake, crocodile and knots. Snakes body is wrapping around the tube. Snake is hold crocodiles head in its mouth. |
Length | 38.6 cm |
Width | 6 cm |
Outside Diameter | 5 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1920 |
Other Number | 117 - Dealer's Number |
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