Armlet

AF2088C

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2088C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Brass
Iconography Human Figure
Description

Thin hammered sheet brass forms a cynlinder armlet or cuff. Embossed images divided into six frames - three human figures with alternating leaf pattern. Copper stitches hold sheet together finished with curled edges.

Width 14 cm
Outside Diameter 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 15796 - Dealer's Number

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