Sample: Laterite Soil
2006 | Barbara Plankensteiner
Laterite soil is used for producing the clay core when casting brass objects. This sample was purchased in Igun Street, the quater in Benin city where the Igun Eronmwon (royal guild of brass casters) reside and work.
Laterite soil is used for producing the clay core when casting brass objects. This sample was purchased in Igun Street, the quater in Benin city where the Igun Eronmwon (royal guild of brass casters) reside and work.
Collector:
Barbara Plankensteiner DNB
Time:
2006
Entry Date:
2006
Object Name
Sample: Laterite Soil
Culture
Edo
Material/technology:
Laterite soil, root pieces
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
Sub-Saharan Africa
Invs.
184366
