During the British expeditionto Benin City (Edo) in 1897 objects made of brass, bronze, ivory, coral, and wood were looted by British soldiers from the royal palace, its storerooms, and compounds. Some of these objects were sold or exchanged in West Africa. However, many were brought to the UK where they were retained by soldiers of the expeditionand subsequently inherited by thier families; put up for auction; or donated, lent, or sold to museums. See Collection File: Af1897,-.498-563.
Brass bangle ornamented with six rectangular projections placed alternately longitudinally and horizontally. Only three retain the coral with which all have been inlaid. Between the projections the outer surface of the bangle is ornamented with parallel incised vertical lines.