Coconut Shell

Lid

AF2039D

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2039D
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Coconut Shell
Technique Carved
Description

Coconut shell decorated with incised abstract forms and human figures.

Height 5.3 cm
Length 8.8 cm
Width 8.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 24467 - Dealer's Number

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