National Commission for Museums and Monuments

Benin

Description

Benin bronze human figure seated on a horse depicting a warrior fully dressed with weapons (a spear and a cutlass) and carrying a bag.

Locality: Benin

Chronology: 16th Century

Provenance: South-south

Material: Copper and Tin

Measurement: H 56.3cm, B 20cm, C 36.7cm, W 20.3kg

Current Location: National Museum Lagos