Illustrated in Webster, W.D. (1895-1902) Catalogue of ethnological specimens : European and Eastern arms & armour, Prehistoric and other curiosities / W.D. Webster, Oxford House, Bicester, Oxon., England. (Volume 1: 1-10; 1895-1896 -- Volume 2: 11-17; 1897-1898 -- Volume 3: 18-23; 1899 -- Volume 4: 24-29; 1900-1901 -- Volume 5: 30-31; 1901-1902.)
Illustrated in Vol. 29, p. 39, Fig. 30, No. 11304.
Captioned on p.55, No. 11304 as 'Carved wood box ornamented on top with two figures and a fish, the sides with birds, fish, foilage etc, 16 1/2 inches high, 4 2/4 broad, 3 1/4 inches deep, £4.10.0'
Related Documents/1bibliography Catalogue card reads, in black biro: "1904 E 372 | AFRICA | WEST AFRICA / NIGERIA / An oblong wooden BOX: the lid and sides are carved in relief with human (European) figures, birds, fishes and interlaced work. (16.1" x 4.8") / Benin. / Purchased / Rev. C. Taylor's donation | R 1905.771"
Red circular sticker in bottom right corner of card.