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Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_front.jpg)
Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_front.jpg)
Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_front.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_front.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_front.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_front.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9a_PS5.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9a_PS5.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_overall.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_overall.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_side_left.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_side_left.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_side_right.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_side_right.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9a_side_right_PS5.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9a_side_right_PS5.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9b_PS5.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9b_PS5.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9a_back_PS5.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9a_back_PS5.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9a_side_left_PS5.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.152.9a_side_left_PS5.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_back.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_back.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_side_left.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_side_left.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_side_right.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9a_side_right.jpg)

Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_back.jpg)

Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_back.jpg)

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CULTURE Edo
MEDIUM Copper alloy
  • Reportedly From: Benin
    • DATES late 19th-early 20th century
    DIMENSIONS A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm) B) female figure: 2 9/16 × 1 in. (6.5 × 2.5 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 70.152.9a-b
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION The seated male wears an elaborate coiffure with a braid extending down its back. A shield is slung over his left arm and in his right he holds an ax. The seated female, also elaborately coiffed, holds a vessel in her hands. Attached to or leaning against her back is an elliptical spiral form which is deposited on top of a circular braided form. Condition: good.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Edo. Figure, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_front.jpg)
    IMAGE front, CUR.70.152.9b_front.jpg., 2019
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    Edo. <em>Figure</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Copper alloy, A) male figure: 2 11/16 × 1 in. (6.8 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Gross, 70.152.9a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.152.9b_front.jpg)

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