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ceremonial sword

mid-19th century - early 20th century

Benin Kingdom

Edo people

1989.839

Deaccessioned 5.10.2023


(Sotheby's, London, England) on 30 March 1987 lot 69; Harrison Eiteljorg [1903-1997] of Indianapolis, Indiana; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields in 1989.


Artwork Details

Culture
Culture
Creation Date
mid-19th century - early 20th century
Materials
iron
Object Types
swords
Dimensions

39-1/2 x 9-3/4 x 8 in.

Previous Accession Number
1989.839
Previous Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg

Copyright
Public Domain
Collection

African Art


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