Figure

AF2055

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2055
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Bronze
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Iconography Warrior | Standing male figure
Description

Part of an altar group (Aseberia). Male figure wearing a hat, necklaces, long gown, holding spear in left hand and spear and shield in right hand.

Height 29.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 29791 - Dealer's Number

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