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The ram as a dynastic symbol originally comes from the neighbouring Yoruba kingdoms of Ife and Owo. It is unclear by whom and on what occasion this belt mask was worn.
Height: 17 cm Depth: 6,5 cm Width: 12,3 cm Weight: 395 g
Material/Technique
Brass, copper alloy
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III C 9951
Provenance and sources
Production
when
17th century-18th century.
where
Nigeria
Benin
Collecting
who
William Downing Webster (1868-05-11 - 1913-01-14) - 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 William D. Webster, 1899.
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Altarpiece in the shape of a cockerel
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Three women
zari
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Rattle
agba
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Ceremonial chair
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Blowing horn
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koso
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Soldier with round bell
Ikoro
Language: Bini
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Arm cuff
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Relief plate: Warrior with companion
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Memorial head of an Oba
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