Número del objeto
1921.258.4
Descripción
Standing man of elongated form made of brass on a long rectangular wooden base. The man is poised with a musket pointing towards the elephant (1921.258.5) which fits into the same base. The figure is decorated with incised and punched decoration and has a sheet metal 'tunic' around its torso. Made in Dahomey (Republic of Benin) for the tourist market, although the register states made by the native people of Gold Coast (Ghana). Collection of Capt Robert Powley Wild.
Lugar de producción
Benin, Republic of
Fecha
1900 - 1920
Periodo de producción
20th century
Nombre del objeto
Material
Técnica
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