Plaque
AF2066
Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
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Object Number
AF2066
Current Location
Africa Galleries - On Display
Culture
Edo (Africa)
Provenience
Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Period
16th Century
Date Made
16th century CE
Section
African
Materials
Copper Alloy | Bronze
Technique
Lost Wax Casting
Iconography
Male Figures | Spear | Shield | Ceremonial Sword | Instrument
Description
Plaque with seven figures depicts a high-ranking general and his soilders and attendants at a festival dedicated to the god of war, Ogun. Two high-ranking soldiers flank central figure as he raises his eben, two musicians hold gongs and trumpet and two pages hold fan and implement.
Height
47 cm
Width
43 cm
Depth
4 cm
Credit Line
Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number
25860 - Dealer's Number
Current & Past Exhibitions
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