Unidentified
Plaque with Figure of Leopard
circa 16th-17th century
Category
Culture
Edo: Benin Kingdom
Place Made
Nigeria
Materials
Copper alloy
Measurements
overall: 13 3/8 x 17 3/8 x 1 1/2 in (33.9725 x 44.1325 x 3.81 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford
Accession #
80.194
Description
Rectangular horizontal flat metal sheet with figure of animal in raised relief facing right in profile. Background has incised floral or plant pattern surrounded by stippling. Leopard has incised circles surrounded by stippling. Segments of all corners are missing, most noticeably in upper left corner. Punched holes line the perimeter; two on top, three on right side, two and part of one on bottom.