Holztür
19. Jahrhundert | William Downing Webster
This Door 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. Addendum: Through its provenance, this Door can be directly linked with the events of 1897.
This Door 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. Addendum: Through its provenance, this Door can be directly linked with the events of 1897.
Sammlung:
William Downing Webster (1868 - 1913) DNB
Zugang über:
Georg Haas (1841 Schlaggenwald - 1914 Schloss Mostau, Westböhmen) DNB
Zeit:
19. Jahrhundert
Zugangsdatum:
1899
Objektbezeichnung
Holztür
Kultur
Edo, Benin Königreich
Material/Technik:
Holz
Bildrecht
Weltmuseum Wien
Sammlungsbereich
Afrika südlich der Sahara
Inv. Nr.
64706
Provenienz
Webster Nr. 4952; Slg. Granville