Reproduction cast in fibreglass of a Benin brass plaque with fish figure in relief. The cast is a replica of the original which is 1900.39.2. [FB 02/02/2015]

Collection type: Object
Description: Reproduction cast in fibreglass of a Benin brass plaque with fish figure in relief. The cast is a replica of the original which is 1900.39.2. [FB 02/02/2015]
Long description: Reproduction cast in fibreglass of a Benin brass plaque with fish figure in relief. The cast is a replica of the original which is 1900.39.2. The plaque illustrates a fish in relief decorated with incised scales and fins on a floral and dotted background with four rosettes in relief, one in each corner. The fish is facing to the left. [FB 02/02/2015]
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; Benin
Cultural groups: English
Person: Field collector Bernard Evelyn Buller Fagg; PRM source Mary Catherine Fagg; PRM source Angela Rackham
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1987
Date collected: By 1987 [1897]
Acquisition information: Donated: 26/07/2012
Materials and processes: Material Fibreglass Synthetic, Material Resin Plant, Process Cast
Dimensions: Depth: max 25 mm, Width: max 144 mm, Length: max 410 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2012.103.11

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