National Commission for Museums and Monuments

Benin

Description

A bronze plaque representing two captives hung to a tree with both hands and legs. Three birds are perched on the tree and on the background of the plaque are incised floral patterns.

Locality: Benin

Chronology: 16th Century

Provenance: South-south

Material: Copper and Tin

Measurement: H 43.4cm, B 38cm, W 7.8kg

Current Location: National Museum Lagos