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English: DESCRIPTION OF PLATE VII.
Figs. 31 and 32.--Ivory carving of female. The design as rude as found in any part of Africa. Necklet and armlets the same as on the bronze figures. Fig. 33.--Ivory cup, stained brown. Fig. 34.--Bronze drinking cup, the same as represented in wood-carving, Fig. 27, Plate VI. Figs. 35 and 36.--Lion in bronze. The back is cut in a curved line, as if adapting it as a foot to some object. Fig. 37.--Bracelet of brass, somewhat twisted. Fig. 38.--Bracelet of brass, with five projections set with agate. Figs. 39 and 40.--Brass bracelet, with negro heads of copper inlaid. Mud-fish springing from nose on each side and turned up. Coral chokers, badges of rank. The ring is decorated with incised floral ornaments. |
| Date | published 1900 |
| Source | Antique works of art from Benin (1900) by A. Pitt-Rivers |
| Author | A. Pitt-Rivers, book author |
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