In addition to the technically required cookies, our website also uses cookies for statistical evaluation. You can also use the website without these cookies. By clicking on "I agree" you agree that we may set cookies for analysis purposes. You can see and change your cookie settings here.
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.
Weight: 1,325 kg Height: 17,5 cm Width: 8 cm Depth: 5 cm Depth: 16 cm
Material/Technique
Bronze, Brass
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III C 14499 c
Provenance and sources
Production
where
Benin [kingdom]
Production
where
Nigeria
Benin
Collecting
who
W.H. Himburg - Collectors
Change of legal title: Acquisition
Description
19th century, commissioned in the Kingdom of Benin; ownership before 1897 currently unknown; probably looted in connection with the British conquest of Benin, 1897; in unknown ownership after Feb. 1897; acquired by W.H. Himburg, 1902.
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.
Save
Knives
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.
Save
Member of the Ewua Guild
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.
Save
Sound bar with ahianmwen-oro bird
Ikoro
Language: Bini
Save
Arm cuff
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.
Save
Sceptre
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.
Save
Altar pedestal
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.
Save
Relief slab: High dignitary with ceremonial sword and two attendants
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.