Handle

AF2046

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2046
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 18th or 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Bronze
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Description

Dance wand handle topped with double/janus standing figure (back to back) at each end. Shaft formd by solid links in alternating direction.

Length 39 cm
Width 3.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 27805 - Dealer's Number

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