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Ivory salt cellar (view from above). From Benin, Nigeria, probably 16th century AD. This'Afro-Portuguese ivory' combines images of status from two cultures: the Portuguese Christian religious imagery, coats of arms, and scenes of the nobility hunting; and Benin motifs of royalty and men of high rank with swords and elaborate costumes.
Height: 31 cm. Object reg. no: ET Af1981,35.1.b(&Others)
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART380205
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1817px × 3072px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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16th century CE
Benin Culture
Colonialism
European (Colonial)
Ivory
Nigerian Cultures
Portuguese
Saltcellar
Snake
Virgin and Child