Zemanek-Münster

Powder flask, 17th / 18th century ·  Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo · ID: 3048472

sold EUR 2,200
Provenance
American Private Collection
Size
H: 24 cm
H: 9.4 inch

Description

wood, 3-pcs., animal skin, minor missing part (spout)

The artistically crafted vessel appears to be modelled on the curled body of a snake. It is composed of two halves, the intersection on the outside bordered by strips of animal skin. The spout and the cone-shaped “tail end” are worked separately and accurately fitted. The top is covered with incised ornamental decoration.


The object Powder flask, 17th / 18th century with the object ID 3048472 was part of the auction 97th Auction on November 6, 2021. The object with the lot number 217 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,200 with an asking price of EUR 2,000.

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