Male figure with short top-knot, soldier, holding a rifle, part of cast bronze group 2022.30.1.

Collection type: Object
Description: Male figure with short top-knot, soldier, holding a rifle, part of cast bronze group 2022.30.1.
Long description: Brass male figure with long top-knot. His right hand is on his hip while he holds a rifle in his left hand. The rifle is resting on his left shoulder. The rifle is resting on his left shoulder. For the base see 2022.30.1.1 and for seven other brass figures see 2022.30.1.2-8.
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups: Yoruba
Person: PRM source Ann Ruel
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1976
Date collected: Bought 24th February 1976
Acquisition information: Donated: 30/01/2020
Materials and processes: Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions: Length 43 mm, Width 50 mm, Height 129 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2022.30.1.9
Research and responses: A similar piece can be found in the British Museum collection. Accession number: Af1947,33.15 It has eight independently cast figures that slot into brackets on the base. The larger central female figure has a large basket like vessel on her head with the top shaped into a cockerel.
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Af1947-33-15

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