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.
LocationBenin City, Nigeria
Institution data
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 NoObject ID
71B:1:18
DescriptionDescription
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.
MaterialMaterial
Elephant Skin
DiamDimensions
Dimension H (cm)Dimensions
97
Dimension L (cm)Dimensions
Dimension W (cm)Dimensions
Weight KGWeight
3
ClassificationObject Type
Warriors Shield "Ikakpeni"
Patina and colourColour
Method of ManufactureProduction Technique
Beating
StateProduction Place
Bendel
Later NotesProvenance
Bought by the curator, Mr. Omoruyi
VendorProvenance
Ethnic GroupEthnic Attribution
Edo
DivisionDepartment and Institution
Condition InclCondition
Photo NumberImages
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.