IDNO

P.61180.GIJ

Description

A ceremonial stool at a road side shrine in Benin. The stool is placed inside the shrine, and consists of a rounded saucer like top, entwined base with decorative designs. Behind the shrine is an altar that is decorated with cowerie shells. On the raised platform are ceremonial objects consisting of pots and other items. In the background is a window with raffia fronds in the front.

Place

W Africa; Nigeria; South Eastern Nigeria; ?Benin City

Cultural Affliation

Ibibio; Edo [historically Bini]

Named Person

Photographer

Jones, Gwilliam Iwan (known as G.I.)

Collector / Expedition

Date

1932 - 1938

Collection Name

Jones Collection

Source

Jones, Gwilliam Iwan (known as G.I.)

Format

Print Black & White

Primary Documentation

Other Information

P.61128.GIJ to P.61278.GIJ were kept in box 13, now numbered C294/.

Context:

This catalogue record has been updated with the support of the Getty Grant Program Two. [Alicia Fentiman 11/3/2008]