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National Museum, Benin
Catalogue No:
71B:1:18
Institution media
1 image
Digital Benin research
Edo designation
Asa
English designation
Shield
Category
Weaponry
Provenance
Omoruyi, A.
Location
Benin City, Nigeria
Institution data
Internal Data I (eng)
Internal Data I (eng)
National Museum, Benin
The data was transferred directly from the institution and transcribed by the Digital Benin from Catalogue Cards.
Last Updated: 2021-01-15
Language: English
Catalogue No
Object ID
71B:1:18
Description
Description
This is a warriors shield locally known as Ikpakpeni in Edo language. The Object is having some spotage body and it is comb-like in structure. Part of the Body is sewn. It is also having a holder in the centre.
Material
Material
Elephant Skin
Diam
Dimensions
Dimension H (cm)
Dimensions
97
Dimension L (cm)
Dimensions
Dimension W (cm)
Dimensions
Weight KG
Weight
3
Classification
Object Type
Warriors Shield "Ikakpeni"
Patina and colour
Colour
Method of Manufacture
Production Technique
Beating
State
Production Place
Bendel
Later Notes
Provenance
Bought by the curator, Mr. Omoruyi
Vendor
Provenance
Ethnic Group
Ethnic Attribution
Edo
Division
Department and Institution
Condition Incl
Condition
Photo Number
Images
1:255:18
[Image Name]
Images
IMG_3197 2.jpg
Location
Shelf 10D
P.N.
71B:1:19
Price
32.00 Naira
Signature of Cataloguer
Lawale A.A.