Catalogue
Accession Number
2001.110
Institution
Stanley Museum of Art, University of Iowa
Edo designations
English designations
Ceremonial Sword
Categories
Ceremonial Objects
Location
125 N Madison St, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States

Provenance

4 events
Production
unknown to December 1996
The object was produced by Unknown member(s) of the Igun-Ematon guild in Benin City.
Unknown
1970 (uncertain/approximate) to December 1996
The object is known to have come into contact with Jacques Hautelet.
Purchase
December 1996
The object was purchased by Harold & Patricia Rayburn from Jacques Hautelet.
Gift
2001
The object was given as a gift by Harold & Patricia Rayburn to the Stanley Museum of Art, University of Iowa with its destination in Iowa City.

Institution data

Stanley Museum of Art, University of Iowa
The data was transferred directly by the institution.
Last updated: 2021-01-08
Language: english
Institution fieldValue
Accession Number
object id
2001.110
Title
designation
object type
Ceremonial royal sword
Label/0/Label Copy
description
Dimensions
dimensions
41 x 9 x 6 3/4 in. (104.14 x 22.86 x 17.15 cm)
Creation Date
date made
early 20th century
Artist - Sort Name
producer
Edo
Continent
production place
Africa
Country
production place
Nigeria
Region
production place
Western Africa
Credit Line
prior source
Gift of Harold and Patricia Rayburn
Source
prior source
Rayburn, Harold and Patricia; Rayburn, Harold and Patricia
Provenance
provenance
Gift of Harold and Patricia Rayburn to the University of Iowa Museum of Art, 2001. Purchased from Jacques Hautelet, December 1996.
Culture
ethnic attribution
Edo
Comments
notes
Notes
notes
Exhibitions
exhibition history
UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom 2017 Spring Reinstall, UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, January 28 – June 11, 2017. UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom 2014 Spring Reinstall, UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, January 14 – July 13, 2014. UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom 2013 Fall Reinstall, UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 1, 2013 – January 5, 2014. UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom 2012 Fall Reinstall, UIMA@IMU Visual Classroom, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, August 13, 2012 - January 6, 2013. African Galleries Reinstall, University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, Iowa, January 2007 – January 2008. African Art, University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, Iowa, September 2001 - January 2008. African Staffs from the Coudron Collection, University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, Iowa, November 1, 1997 - July 17, 2000.
Bib
bibliography
Condition/0/Condition report
condition
Leather on handles is torn. Rust and abrasion to the metal.
Condition/0/Examination Date
condition
5042014
Condition/0/Examined by
condition
Katherine Wilson
Condition/0/Propose Treatment
condition
Condition/1/Condition report
condition
Survey report: There are old tears in the leather and the edges of the tears have distorted slightly. The leather is no longer flexible. The surface of the iron is a dark brown with very minor areas of lighter orange corrosion. The ivory handle is formed in four pieces and is in good condition. The surfaces are dirty.
Condition/1/Examination Date
condition
2122007
Condition/1/Examined by
condition
Dana Moffett
Condition/1/Propose Treatment
condition
Propose-Treatment: clean with ethanol. Estimated treatment time: 4 hours.
Condition/1/Treatment report
condition
Condition/2/Condition report
condition
Very good with signs of accumulations, grime, and wear indicating use. Leather bindings are falling apart. All metal surfaces are oxidized.
Condition/2/Examination Date
condition
8042002
Condition/2/Examined by
condition
John A. Buxton
Condition/2/Propose Treatment
condition
Condition/3/Condition report
condition
The metal throughout the sword is rusted. In some instances, leather bindings are falling apart. Overall, there are minor losses throughout, and some accumulation of dust and grime.
Condition/3/Examination Date
condition
30012002
Condition/3/Examined by
condition
Mickey Koch
Condition/4/Condition report
condition
Category/0
African
Category/1
Metalwork
Category2
Condition/4/Examination Date
Curator who accessioned the work
Keywords
Edo (African culture);metalwork;
Label/0/Curator
Label/0/Exhibition
Label/0/Year
Label/1/Curator
Label/1/Exhibition
Label/1/Label Copy
Label/1/Year
Media & Support
Metal
Temp ID
413.1997 (29)
ULAN ID
500203242
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