Armlet

AF2090

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2090
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Brass
Iconography Human Face | Mask
Description

Cylinder armlet or cuff. Openwork throughout with solid central band decorated with alternating human faces and spirals.

Width 10.4 cm
Outside Diameter 8.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 29799 - Dealer's Number

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