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Mask Ivory, iron and copper wire Benin, Nigeria 16th century This mask is usually identified with Idia, the mother of Oba Esigie, who established the special place of the Queen Mother in Benin society. It was probably worn around the neck, suspended fro
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Benin Plaque The Oba with Europeans Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Background surface is decorated with stylised quatrefoil (river leaf) patterns and stippling. Depicts central seated figure of Oba flanke
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Head of a Queen Mother Cast brass Benin, Nigeria, 16th century A special altar for Queen Mothers was maintained within the royal city. Cast bronze head of a young woman, probably representing Queen Idia. The eyes are inlaid with iron. From Exhibition
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Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Made by Edo people 16thC-17thC Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Brass Read & Dalton 1899: This figure represents the king in the same character [As Af1898,0115.30], but with b
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Water container in the shape of a leopard Brass Benin, Nigeria 16th Century The water flows out through the nostrils. The leopard shape means this container would have been used by royalty. A special relationship was held to exist between the leopard a
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Benin Plaque Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Made by Edo people 16thC-17thC Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Brass, lost-wax cast 48 x 38 x 8 cm Read & Dalton 1899: Chief with two attendants, his arms suppor
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Detail from Benin brass plaque @britishmuseum
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Terracotta head Benin, Nigeria 20th century Heads of this form and material were the prerogative of brasscasters. af1973,06.1 @britishmuseum
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Benin Plaque Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Rectangular in form with side flanges (largely missing). Holes for attachment at top and bottom right. Background surface is decorated with stylised quatrefoil (r
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Horseman Cast bronze Benin, Nigeria 18th century Early accounts of Benin speak of a royal progress around the city by the Oba on horseback. Figures of this kind were used as ornaments on royal altars. Plankensteiner 2007: Many interpretations have been
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Horse and rider Cast Bronze Benin City, Nigeria Given by Mrs H. Beasley af1944,04.13 @britishmuseum
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Benin Plaque Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Rectangular in form with side flanges (largely missing). Holes for attachment at top and bottom right. Background surface is decorated with stylised quatrefoil (r
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Leopard Ivory, coppy, coral Benin, Nigeria, 19th century AOA 1924, 1.2.1a-b Loaned by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II This is one of two striking leopards, each were made from five separate tusks. The copper 'spots' trapped into undercut depressions were proba
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Leopard Ivory, coppy, coral Benin, Nigeria, 19th century AOA 1924, 1.2.1a-b Loaned by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II This is one of two striking leopards, each were made from five separate tusks. The copper 'spots' trapped into undercut depressions were proba
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Benin Plaque Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Rectangular in form with side flanges (largely missing). Holes for attachment at top and bottom right. Background surface is decorated with stylised quatrefoil (r
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Cast brass head of an Oba Benin, Nigeria, 16th century During the early 16th - late 17th century brass heads became more elaborate coinciding with the increased wealth and influence of the Oba. Af1944,04.11 @britishmuseum
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Benin Plaques Cast bronze relief plaque. Made by Edo 16th Century Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Bronze, lost-wax cast 50 x 30 x 7 cm Blurton, 1997 Brass was intimately associated with kingship in the Benin empire and plaques, cast by the lost-wax proc
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Cast bronze tusk-stand in the form of a human head. The eyes are inlaid with iron. Made by Edo term details Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Bronze, lost-wax; Iron, inlaid 28 x 21 x 20 cm Read & Dalton 1899: Pedestal in form of a human head, with a circul
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Benin Plaques Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Rectangular in form with side flanges (largely missing). Holes for attachment at top and bottom right. Background surface is decorated with stylised quatrefoil (
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Horseman Cast brass Benin, Nigeria 16th century This figure has been interpreted in several ways: as a smith bringing the skills of brasscasting from Ife, as a chief from the north and as Oba Oranmiyan, founder of the present dynasty. Af1903,0718.1 @b
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Horseman Cast brass Benin, Nigeria 16th century This figure has been interpreted in several ways: as a smith bringing the skills of brasscasting from Ife, as a chief from the north and as Oba Oranmiyan, founder of the present dynasty. Af1903,0718.1 @b
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Benin Plaques Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Rectangular in form with side flanges (largely missing). Holes for attachment at top and bottom right. Background surface is decorated with stylised quatrefoil (
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Benin Plaques Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Rectangular in form with side flanges (largely missing). Holes for attachment at top and bottom right. Background surface is decorated with stylised quatrefoil (
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Bibliography Read & Dalton 1899 pl XVIII.6 Donated by: Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs biography, 1898 Acquisition notes Following the British occupation of Benin City (Edo) in 1897 objects made of brass, ivory and wood were seized by the British
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One of a pair of bracelets Ivory and copper Benin, Nigeria 16th century The bracelets are carved in the form of two interpenetrating cylinders, which show the Oba in the guise of the god, Olokun, with his legs transformed into mudfish. A central motif i
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One of a pair of bracelets Ivory and copper Benin, Nigeria 16th century The bracelets are carved in the form of two interpenetrating cylinders, which show the Oba in the guise of the god, Olokun, with his legs transformed into mudfish. A central motif i
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Benin Plaques Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Rectangular in form with side flanges (largely missing). Holes for attachment at top and bottom right. Background surface is decorated with stylised quatrefoil (
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Cast bronze 'hip mask' of a leopard, with four bells hanging from rings round lower edge of face. Made by Edo Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Bronze, lost-wax cast Worn by powerful court officials on the left hip, these were a mark of royal office. Af19
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Benin Plaque Relief plaque made of brass cast using the 'cire perdue' (lost wax) technique. Rectangular in form with side flanges (largely missing). Holes for attachment at top and bottom right. Background surface is decorated with stylised quatrefoil (r
