Metropolitan Museum of Art
Object Number: 1991.17.60
Institution media
2 images
Digital Benin research
Edo designation
Ahianmwẹ-Ọrọ
English designation
Bird of Prophecy Figure
Category
Figures
Provenance
Hôtel Drouot
Perls, Klaus Gunther & Amelia 'Dolly'
LocationNew York City, United States
Institution data
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Last Updated: 2021-07-30
Language: English
Object NumberObject ID
1991.17.60
Object Sort NumberObject ID
1991 17 60
Primary Rendition NoObject ID
1991.17.60_b
TitleDesignation, Object Type
Figure: Bird of Prophecy (Ahianmwen-oro)
MediumMaterial
Brass
DimensionsDimensions
H. 5 5/8 × W. 3 1/2 × D. 3 7/8 in. (14.3 × 8.9 × 9.9 cm)
ClassificationObject Type
Metal-Sculpture
DateDate Made
16th–19th century
Geo: CityProduction Place
Court of Benin
Geo: CountryProduction Place
Nigeria
Credit LinePrior Source
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991
ProvenanceProvenance
(Hôtel Drouot, Paris, June 28, 1990, no. 155); Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, New York, 1990–1991Court of Benin Objects in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, Metropolitan Museum of Art
DynastyReign Associated Name
Oranmiyan
CultureEthnic Attribution
Edo peoples
ExhibitionHistoryExhibition History
Royal Art of Benin from the Perls Collection The Metropolitan Museum of Art, January 16, 1992–September 13,1992
BibliographyBibliography
Ezra, Kate. Royal Art of Benin: The Perls Collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1992, p. 206, no. 95.
Published ReferencesBibliography
Hôtel Drouot, Paris. Arts primitifs. Sale catalogue of June 28, 1990: lot 155. "ROYAL ART OF BENIN. The Perls Collection in The Metropolitan Museum of Art." Kate Ezra. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York 1992 Fig. 95