Provenance

3 events

Production

unknown to 1972

The object was produced by Unknown member(s) of the Igun-Ematon guild in Benin City.

Unknown

unknown to 1972

The object is known to have come into contact with Wilson Awevia, in Benin City.

Donation

1972

The object was donated by Wilson Awevia to the Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ọba of Benin & National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria in Benin City.

Institution data

Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ọba of Benin & National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria

The data was transferred directly by the institution and digitized by Digital Benin in collaboration with the NCMM

Last updated: 2023-11-30

Languages: english, bini; edo

Institution field	Value
Catalog Number object id	72B:G:1
Material material	Iron
Dimension H (cm) dimensions	2.4
Dimension W (cm) dimensions	2.4
Dimension L (cm) dimensions	25.2
Description description	This knife with a bell-like handle would be used at oranmila shrine to summon spirits and ancestors. The Aza are not frequently mentioned in works on Edo culture, which is likely because they are used on fewer occasions compared to the other clapper bells. In English, the term bell is used to describe objects designated in Edo as Aza and Ẹroro. Whereas most Ẹroro are made from brass and some even from ivory, Aza are made from iron. The form of Aza differs as well: rather than sharing the quadrangular form of most Ẹroro, Aza are conical and have pointed protrusions at the top, sometimes in the form of a knife. Unlike Ẹroro, Aza are not featured on other objects such as relief plaques, and they are not written about much in literature on material culture from Benin.
Object count object count	1
Associated Guild producer	Igun Ematon
Production Place production place	Benin City
URL weblink	https://digitalbenin.org/catalogue/36_72BG1
Production Technique production technique	Smithing
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Diameter dimensions
Title designation
Date Made date made
Inscription inscriptions
fileNames	72BG1_2.jpg, 72BG1_1.jpg

Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ọba of Benin & National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria

The data was transferred directly from the institution and transcribed by the Digital Benin from Catalogue Cards.

Last updated: 2021-01-15

Language: english

Institution field	Value
Catalogue No object id	72B:G:1
Description description	An iron knife with an iron handle. The knife is folded at the tail and to form the handle. There is a fairly large hole on one side of the handle.
Material material	Iron
Diam dimensions
Dimension H (cm) dimensions	25.4
Dimension L (cm) dimensions
Dimension W (cm) dimensions
Weight KG weight	0.1
Classification object type	Iron Knife (Ero)
Patina and colour colour
Method of Manufacture production technique	Smelting
State production place	Bendel
Later Notes provenance	It was given to the museum by Mr. Wilson Awevia
Vendor provenance	A Gift
Ethnic Group ethnic attribution	Edo
Division department and institution
Condition Incl condition
Photo Number images	1:185:17
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Price
Signature of Cataloguer	Erhonsele Godwin

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