18th/19th century commissioned from the Royal Bronze-casting Guild (Igun Eronmwon) by the Royal Palace of Benin; by descent to Oba Ovonramwen (Ovonramwen Nogbaisi, b. about 1857 - d. about 1914; r. 1888 - 1897); 1897, looted from the Royal Palace during the British military occupation of Benin; [...]; date unknown - 1899, W D. Cutter (possibly dealer Eva Cutter?); 11th April 1899 purchased by William D. Webster (dealer) (Reg.No.: 6869) for £0.15.0; 31st May 1899, purchased by Museum der Kulturen Basel