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Carved wooden stool with relief-carved figures, detail of top panel: the king stands dressed in a shirt, cap and anklets, all apparently made of coral beads; in his right hand he holds a dagger, in his left a bifid object; an attendant on his left holds an umbrella over him, and on his right hand is a European in a boat holding up a chain and a cutlass; the field is filled with figures of snakes, a crocodile, barrels, cannon, etc. Edo Peoples. Benin City, Nigeria. It is said to have belonged to Overami, the late King of Benin. Wood, metal, glass, 39.5 x 62.5 x 33 cm. Inv. Af1898,0630.2.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART539893
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
5000px × 3199px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Benin Culture
Edo Culture, Nigeria
Relief
Stool
Woodcarving
