Edo designations mentioned
Institution data
| Institution field | Value |
|---|---|
Filename | 19030303_Webster_to_AvH_Benin_Specimen_List_001.JPG |
MAA Archive Reference | Doc.511 |
Sender | William Downing Webster |
Recipient | Anatole von Hügel |
Date | 1903-03-03 00:00:00 |
Text | Baron A von Hugel Museum of Archaeology, Cambridge Dear Sir I have this day sent you for acceptance the following Benin specimens, the value is over the £100 worth I promised 13749, Bronze group of three figures 14387. “ small cock 14411 “ square pendant 10813 “ female figure 9919 “ figure of a chief 7611 “ horn shaped cup 8786 “ leopard 13855, A curious wood lid of a box covered with hammered brass, it is damaged and has a small leopard detached the back. 6941 Bronze vessel use unknown 7277 Iron bell. 6722 Iron standard. 14403 Brass armlet 13700 Brass armlet. 9806 Brass ornament from harness, 7320. 10217. 6427. 14405 Four bronze bells. 9780 ivory armlet 6451. 8788 Two bronze plaques & a fragment 1445 Bronze war horn mount. 9821 Brass armlet. 11434 sword 11341 Part of a bronze staff 6456 Bronze powder flask 9374 Bronze jug 9782 Bird ceremonial staff Trusting the above will arrive safely I remain Yours Faithfully W.D. Webster |
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