Figure Group
19th century (made)
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Two standing male figures, each holding a ball-like object in front of them; between them a bird of indeterminate species.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
Brief description | Cast bronze, West Africa, 19th century |
Physical description | Two standing male figures, each holding a ball-like object in front of them; between them a bird of indeterminate species. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by H.C. Coleman |
Object history | Accessions register entry: 'Group; cast bronze / West African (Benin) / 19th century / Two standing male figures, each holding a ball-like object in front of them; between them a bird of indeterminate species. / H. 3 1/2 in. W. (of base) 2 3/4 in. / EX. LOAN 19 / Received from H.C. Coleman via William Deacons Bank, Ltd. RP 49/3153' |
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Accession number | M.81-1949 |
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Record created | August 6, 2008 |
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