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William John Ansorge (1850 - 1913-10-31) - Collectors
Change of legal title: Acquisition
Description
Commissioned from the Igun Eronmwon brass foundry guild in the Kingdom of Benin in the 18th or 19th century; probably looted in connection with the British conquest of Benin, 1897; in unknown ownership after Feb. 1897; acquired in a village near Benin City by W.J. Ansorge before 1905; auctioned by J.C. Stevens, 1909.
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Female sculpture
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Relief plate with depiction from the war history of Benin
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Relief plate: High military leader
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Language: Bini
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Bell
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Headdress of a priest
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Ritual vessel
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Clamping ring
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Bronze plate with 2 snakes
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Cord with coral beads
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Sword (sceptre)
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