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ID number: BIRRC-D0002 Institution: Research and Cultural Collections Named collection: African Collection Artist / Maker: Erhabor, H. I. Title / Object name: Carved chest of drawers Object type: Furniture
Place made: Benin City, Nigeria Culture: Edo (Bini) Date made: 1949 Collector: Danford, John Materials: Sida wood (W.A. Golden Walnut) Measurements: 107 x 45 x 44 cm
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This tall unit comprises six drawers with a lidded top. Intricate relief carving on the top and four sides depicts various animals and forest scenes, including rats, elephants and warthogs.
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