This is a game-piece in the form of a warrior used in the War Game. See also that illustrated in 'Antique Works of Art from Benin', collected by Lieutenant General Pitt-Rivers; Plate XXVIII, Fig 184, M85.
Exhibited: 1970-1973, London, Museum of Mankind, Divine Kingship in Africa 1991 Feb-Apr, Norwich, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Man and Metal in Ancient Nigeria