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ID number: BIRRC-D0451 Institution: Research and Cultural Collections Named collection: Danford Collection of West African Art and Artefacts Artist / Maker: Unknown Title / Object name: Decorative Plaque Object type: Plaque Place made: Benin City, Nigeria Culture: Edo (Bini) Date made: Late 1950s Collector: Danford, John Materials: Cast brass Measurements: 14 x 24.5 cm |
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Plaque of Benin palace retainers with linked arms, wearing helmets. Coarse grained casting with cavities caused by poor pouring technique. Loop for hanging at the top. Tourist piece. |
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| Danford, John 1913 1970 | |
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