Circumsistor O Mago
Bini O Edo (Benin) · Nigeria
Reference: BRN-6
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- Height
- 22 cm
- Material
- Bronze
It is not one of the classic statuettes of Benin that usually represent court figures, midgets, messengers or musicians. Because of the unusualness of this statue,…
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Full original description
It is not one of the classic statuettes of Benin that usually represent court figures, midgets, messengers or musicians. Because of the unusualness of this statue, it's hard to pinpoint. By the filigree and horns of his headdress as well as by the circular knife and the small sickle could be a healer, a scissor, a sacrificer or a magician. The circular knife resembles those used to practice circumcision or excision.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Nigeria. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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