Catalogue
Object Number
2005-6-146
Institution
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Edo designations
English designations
Armcuff
Categories
Ceremonial Regalia
Location
950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Provenance

5 events
Production
unknown to February 22, 1897 (day approximate)
The object was produced by Unknown member(s) of the Igun-Ẹrọnmwọn guild in Benin City.
Looted
February 22, 1897 (day approximate) to June 1899 (year approximate)
The object was looted by Unknown member of the British colonial military campaign on Benin - February 1897 from Benin Kingdom.
Purchase
1959 to 1984
The object was purchased by Paul & Ruth Tishman with its destination in New York City.
Purchase
1984
The object was purchased by Walt Disney Company from Paul & Ruth Tishman from New York City.
Gift
2005
The object was given as a gift by Walt Disney World Company to the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art with its destination in Washington, D.C..

Institution data

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
The data was transferred directly by the institution.
Last updated: 2021-08-20
Language: english
Institution fieldValue
Object Number
object id
2005-6-146
Local Name
edo designation
Object Name
designation
object type
Bracelet
Medium
material
Brass sheet
Depth IN
dimensions
0
Dimensions
dimensions
H x Dia: 13.5 x 18.2 cm (5 5/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Height IN
dimensions
5.3149635
Width IN
dimensions
0
Classification
object type
Jewelry
Object Type
object type
Tradition-based
Begin Date
date made
1870
Date
date made
Late 19th century
End Date
date made
1897
Maker1
producer
Benin kingdom court style
Maker2
producer
Edo artist
Primary Country
production place
Nigeria
Credit Line
prior source
Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
Photography Credit
license
Photograph by Franko Khoury National Museum of African Art Smithsonian Institution
TIFF
images
2005-6-146_D20060325.tif
Status Flags
Disney-Tishman Collection
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