Outer clay mould encasing wax model of human figure on clay core. Part of a set illustrating the lost wax method of casting. [SM (Verve) 19/08/2014]

Collection type: Object
Description: Outer clay mould encasing wax model of human figure on clay core. Part of a set illustrating the lost wax method of casting. [SM (Verve) 19/08/2014]
Long description: Outer clay mould encasing wax model of human figure on clay core. Part of a set illustrating the lost wax method of casting. The bottom of the mould is closed with a stopper of plant material. The surface is badly crumbling, revealing traces of wax and metal inside. An iron wire is projecting from the top of the mould. [SM (Verve) 19/08/2014]
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; Benin
Cultural groups: Edo
Person: Field collector Percy Amaury Talbot; PRM source Percy Amaury Talbot
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1921
Date collected: By 1921
Acquisition information: Donated: 1921
Materials and processes: Material Clay, Material Wax, Material Plant Leaf, Process Lost Wax Cast, Process Modelled
Dimensions: Width: max 95 mm, Length: max 300 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1921.94.10.2
Associated publications: Possibly listed as nos R1/9 - R1/18 on p. 2.1.34-5 in Philip J. C. Dark, An Illustrated Catalogue of Benin Art, Boston, MA: G. K. Hall, 1982.