LOT 227 EDO, Kingdom of Benin. nHighly patinated copper al…
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EDO, Kingdom of Benin.
Highly patinated copper alloy.
Pendant made of a plate surmounted by a suspension ring and decorated in slight relief with a crocodile's head. It is the representation of the crocodile "Agbaka" associated with the god of war "Ogun", he embodies order.
Height: 11 cm. Width: 8.8 cm.
Small old accidents (circular attachment rings bordering the plate).
Provenance : Estate of an architect, region of Brussels, Belgium.
Literary reference: See a very close copy, page 175 " Trésors du Nigéria dans les collections françaises " 5Continents 2012.
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