Powder flask

Description

Container of carved coconut with surface decoration including a figure in ceremonial coral beadwork with raised swords: West Africa, Nigeria, Edo State, Benin

Museum reference

A.1955.100

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Powder flask

Production information

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Western Africa

Style / Culture

Benin

Materials

Coconut

Physical description

Coconut; exterior carved in high relief

Associations

British Punitive Expedition to Benin City, 1897

Links to other web pages

Digital Benin