Figure in relief of warrior carrying baldric and sword held by left hand. Necklace of leopard's teeth, some of which are missing. Right arm at the side, bracelets represented on this arm. Background of plaque with simple incised pattern of two leaves enclosing a circle.
Until 1897, Benin Kingdom; 1897, reportedly taken from the Royal Palace during the British military raid and occupation of Benin City by an unidentified British agent; between 1897 and 1913, provenance not yet documented; by February 1913, acquired by William O. Oldman, London; February 24, 1913, purchased from William O. Oldman by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology; 1939, transferred from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology to the Brooklyn Museum, by exchange.
Exhibition Historyexhibition history Brooklyn Museum, "Double Take: African Innovations," Long-term Installation, October 29, 2014 - March 19, 2017. Brooklyn Museum, "African Innovations," Long-term Installation, August 12, 2011 - September 28, 2014. Brooklyn Museum, Arts of Africa, Long-term Installation, May 24, 2001 - June 2011. Brooklyn Museum, "Arts of Africa," Long-term Installation, March 9, 1995 – 2001. Brooklyn Museum, Long-term Installation, 1976 – 1982.