12379a,b. Lid with braided band ornaments. Bottom part on the long sides do. Ends at both parts, and bottom without ornaments. Remains of red and white layer in ornaments. Traces of pests. Purchase price is 100.- "The more common form of box carved by the Edo is what is usually termed a kola-nut box. It was used to hold kola-nuts and other offerings such as food. A chief would carry offerings in a box to the king." (Dark 1962: 31) LIT Dark 1962: The Art of Benin. Chicago. Abb. 47 Dark 1982: ill. 10