Armed Man carrying a Bladed Sword
- Collection
- Digital
- Title
- Armed Man carrying a Bladed Sword
- Object number
- 2024-D77
- Object name
- plaque
- Material
-
copper
alloy
bronze - Dimensions
-
height: 41.0cm
length: 18cm
width: 7cm
A bronze plaque. Benin City. 1897. The bronze plaque depicts an armed man wearing a garment and carrying a bladed weapon held at an inclined angle. He is wearing head and neck protection with spikes. The figure's left foot is missing. The surface the figure is mounted on is damaged.