One of a pair of cast brass stirrups. Oval tread, rectangular hanger and plaited leather straps. For the other in the pair see [1918.9.28.1].

Collection type: Object
Description: One of a pair of cast brass stirrups. Oval tread, rectangular hanger and plaited leather straps. For the other in the pair see [1918.9.28.1].
Long description: One of a pair of cast brass stirrups. It has an oval, dished tread, which is decorated with four cut out triangles and with oblique incised lines on the rim, and circular-sectioned side pieces which curve up into an arch. At the top is an ornate rectangular hanger, decorated with engraved circles and crescents. The stirrup is attached to a large metal ring by long plaited leather straps. For the other in the pair see [1918.9.28.1].
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups: Hausa
Person: Field collector Henry Noel Kempthorne; PRM source Henry Noel Kempthorne
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1918
Date collected: By 1918
Acquisition information: Donated: 03/1918
Materials and processes: Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Brass Metal, Process Plaited, Process Cast, Process Incised
Dimensions: Depth: max 62 mm, Width: max 110 mm, Length: max 615 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1918.9.28.2

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