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Altar of the Hand from Benin, Nigeria, (late 19th century?) brass. A man who has led a successful and prosperous life can build a shrine to his hand to represent his individual achievements and wealth. Such shrines, or ikegobo, are carved out of wood; only royalty or occasionally favoured chiefs could commission a brass one. AF1897.10-11.2.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART181206
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3775px × 4623px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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19th century CE
Altar
Benin Culture
Brass
Hand, Anatomy
Metalwork