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Acc Number:
A.1952.103.a
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Digital Benin research
Edo designation
Ukhuerhe
English designation
Table
Category
Provenance
Salvesen, Dorothy
Location
Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG, United Kingdom
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Last Updated: 2022-05-17
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english
Acc Number
object id
A.1952.103.a
Description
description
Table of West African mahogany, apparently by the carver to the Oba himself. Upper surface divided into 4 panels each with deeply carved relief, 4 slots underside for legs.
Materials
material
mahogany
Measurements
dimensions
overall: 33 mm x 788 mm x 1270 mm 18900 g
Item Name
object type
table top
Date Made
date made
circa 1922
Place
production place
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Edo State, Benin (place associated)
Source Name
prior source
Salvesen, Miss Dorothy
Provenance Note
provenance
Culture
ethnic attribution
Edo
Legal Status
legal status
PERMANENT COLLECTION