Spear

AF2047

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2047
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 18th century CE
Section African
Materials Wood
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Description

Spearhead. Broken. Six decorated bands with images of long-haired Portuguese man, leopard heads, and guilloche pattern.

Length 50.5 cm
Width 4.5 cm
Depth 3.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 29789 - Dealer's Number

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