Agate Pendant of Kingship
19th century (?) | Wilhelm Albert Maschmann
This Agate Pendant of Kingship is part of the historical collections from the Benin Kingdom, in present-day Nigeria. In 1897, the kingdom was conquered and Oba (king) Ovonramwen banned into exile. The loot from the royal palace was then sold through the art market to finance the conquest in retrospect. Many of these objects today constitute European collections.
This Agate Pendant of Kingship is part of the historical collections from the Benin Kingdom, in present-day Nigeria. In 1897, the kingdom was conquered and Oba (king) Ovonramwen banned into exile. The loot from the royal palace was then sold through the art market to finance the conquest in retrospect. Many of these objects today constitute European collections.
Collection:
Wilhelm Albert Maschmann
Time:
19th century (?)
Entry Date:
1899
Object Name
Agate Pendant of Kingship
Culture
Edo, Benin Kingdom
Material/technology:
Achat
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
Sub-Saharan Africa
Invs.
64744
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