Armlet

AF5091

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF5091
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 interlace pattern, stippling throughout. Copper stitches hold sheet together finished with curled edges.

Width 12.3 cm
Outside Diameter 8.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1921

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