Accession No
Z 12529
Description
Solid ?brass bracelet with elaborate decoration. The [see catalogue card for ink sketch] pattern is known as Obenikile
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Uzebba [Ijeba]; ?Kukuruku
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 12529; 1313 [Thomas Collection Number - 1st Catalogue]; 1392 [written on left side of Thomas Collection label]; 1910-13; T.10.1392 (written on object)
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Yekhee
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Brass
Local Term
obenikile
Measurements
85mm x 28mm x 85mm Weight 0.4kg
Events
Context (Amendments / updates)
'1910-13 T.10.1392' has been crossed through on the catalogue card
Event Date 22/6/2000
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Solid brass bracelet with elaborate decoration. The [see catalogue card for ink sketch] pattern is known as Obenikile
Event Date 22/6/2000
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria. [T.Cotterill]
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Labels & Markings)
A label with the Thomas Collection label details is adhered on the internal surface of the object.
Event Date 13/9/2021
Author: Benjamina Dadzie
Description (Labels & Markings)
The Thomas Collection number is marked in white on the internal surface of the obejct.
Event Date 13/9/2021
Author: Benjamina Dadzie
Description (Labels & Markings)
The accession number is marked in black on the internal surface of the object.
Event Date 13/9/2021
Author: Benjamina Dadzie
FM:125680
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