Oba holding a rattle in his right hand

16th/17th century commissioned from the Royal Bronze-casting Guild (Igun Eronmwon) by the Royal Palace of Benin; by descent to Oba Ovonramwen (Ovonramwen Nogbaisi, b. about 1857 - d. about 1914; r. 1888 - 1897); 1897, looted from the Royal Palace during the British military occupation of Benin; [...]; date unknown - 1898, Eva Cutter (delaer London); 2nd December 1898; purchased by William D. Webster (dealer, London) (Reg.No.: 6369) for £7; 31st May 1899, purchased by Museum der Kulturen Basel