CEREMONIAL SWORD Eben - Nigeria - End of the 19th century – beginning of the 20th century

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CEREMONIAL SWORD Eben - Nigeria - End of the 19th century – beginning of the 20th century

Name: CEREMONIAL SWORD Eben - Nigeria - End of the 19th century – beginning of the 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: JS8JTYODN3
Price: 1880 EUR
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1.880 €

Period 19th century

Style Tribal Art

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CEREMONIAL SWORD Eben
Edo culture, Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria
End of the 19th century – beginning of the 20th century
Iron
H.: 89.5; L.: 17.5 cm

Important sword with a stylized fan-shaped blade, symmetrically perforated in a geometric design. The fusee is in ivory carved in a twisted manner, the pommel openworked in a large oval ring with four diamond-cut sides.

These swords were the regalia of dignitaries on the occasion of annual festivals in honor of ancestors.

Bibliography:
A similar copy is reproduced in the work The art of Benin, Plate 18, n°318.

Illustrative photographs: Museum Talk and Chief Francis Edo Osagie, Benin City, Nigeria, circa 1960, Chief S.O. © Alonge Collection.

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Ethnic group	Edos
Style	Tribal Art (African Shields, Weapons of war of Tribal Art Style)
Period	19th century (African Shields, Weapons of war 19th century)
Country of origin	Nigeria