Zemanek-Münster

Corne à poudre, 17e / 18e siècle ·  Nigéria, Royaume du Bénin, Edo · ID: 3048472

Vendu 2 200 €
Provenance
American Private Collection

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.


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