Untitled (Plaque of Two Snakes and a Crocodile)
- Decorated Bronze
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3.5 x 6 in
(8.89 x 15.24 cm)
- Artist Unknown
This decorate bronze plaque depicting two snakes and a crocodile was made by the Benin People of Nigeria Africa. More research is needed to determine how old this object is. The Benin people were active from the 1200s to the end of the 19th Century. Thank you to Dr. Jonathan Klarsfeld for the generous donation of this work.
- Created: ca. 19th century
- Current Location: Gabert Library, 71 Sip Avenue - 6th Floor Outside 606 Cabinet
- Collections: African Art & Art of the African Diaspora, Animals in Art, Nineteenth Century and Before, Sculpture