Accession Number: 2001.110
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Stanley Museum of Art, University of Iowa
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Accession NumberObject ID
2001.110
Ceremonial royal sword
Label/0/Label CopyDescription
DimensionsDimensions
41 x 9 x 6 3/4 in. (104.14 x 22.86 x 17.15 cm)
Creation DateDate Made
early 20th century
Artist - Sort NameProducer
Edo
ContinentProduction Place
Africa
CountryProduction Place
Nigeria
RegionProduction Place
Western Africa
Credit LinePrior Source
Gift of Harold and Patricia Rayburn
SourcePrior Source
Rayburn, Harold and Patricia; Rayburn, Harold and Patricia
ProvenanceProvenance
Gift of Harold and Patricia Rayburn to the University of Iowa Museum of Art, 2001.
Purchased from Jacques Hautelet, December 1996.
CultureEthnic Attribution
Edo
CommentsNotes
NotesNotes
ExhibitionsExhibition History
UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom 2017 Spring Reinstall, UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, January 28 – June 11, 2017.
UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom 2014 Spring Reinstall, UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, January 14 – July 13, 2014.
UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom 2013 Fall Reinstall, UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 1, 2013 – January 5, 2014.
UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom 2012 Fall Reinstall, UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, August 13, 2012 - January 6, 2013.
African Galleries Reinstall, University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, Iowa, January 2007 – January 2008.
African Art, University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, Iowa, September 2001 - January 2008.
African Staffs from the Coudron Collection, University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, Iowa, November 1, 1997 - July 17, 2000.
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Condition/0/Condition reportCondition
Leather on handles is torn. Rust and abrasion to the metal.
Condition/0/Examination DateCondition
5042014
Condition/0/Examined byCondition
Katherine Wilson
Condition/0/Propose TreatmentCondition
Condition/1/Condition reportCondition
Survey report: There are old tears in the leather and the edges of the tears have distorted slightly. The leather is no longer flexible. The surface of the iron is a dark brown with very minor areas of lighter orange corrosion. The ivory handle is formed in four pieces and is in good condition. The surfaces are dirty.
Condition/1/Examination DateCondition
2122007
Condition/1/Examined byCondition
Dana Moffett
Condition/1/Propose TreatmentCondition
Propose-Treatment: clean with ethanol. Estimated treatment time: 4 hours.
Condition/1/Treatment reportCondition
Condition/2/Condition reportCondition
Very good with signs of accumulations, grime, and wear indicating use. Leather bindings are falling apart. All metal surfaces are oxidized.
Condition/2/Examination DateCondition
8042002
Condition/2/Examined byCondition
John A. Buxton
Condition/2/Propose TreatmentCondition
Condition/3/Condition reportCondition
The metal throughout the sword is rusted. In some instances, leather bindings are falling apart. Overall, there are minor losses throughout, and some accumulation of dust and grime.
Condition/3/Examination DateCondition
30012002
Condition/3/Examined byCondition
Mickey Koch
Condition/4/Condition reportCondition