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Plaque Fragment
Unknownmid 16th-17th century
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Figure in relief of warrior carrying baldric and sword held by left hand. Necklace of leopards teeth, some of which are missing. Right arm at the side, bracelets represented on this arm. Background of plaque with simple incised pattern of two leaves enclosing a circle. Condition: sides, part of top and bottom broken away.
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Details
- Title: Plaque Fragment
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: mid 16th-17th century
- Location Created: Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
- Type: Sculpture
- Rights: Alfred W. Jenkins Fund
- External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/49309/Plaque_Fragment
- Medium: Copper alloy
- Dimensions: 11 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (28.9 x 18.1 cm)
- Culture: Edo
- Collection: Arts of Africa
- Accession number: 39.113
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