COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
AMICA ID:
MIA_.58.9
AMICA Library Year:
1998
Object Type:
Sculpture
Creator Nationality:
African; West African; Benin
Creator Role:
sculptor
Creator Name-CRT:
Benin
Title:
Leopard Aquamanile
View:
Front
Creation Date:
18th century
Creation Start Date:
1700
Creation End Date:
1799
Materials and Techniques:
bronze
Classification Term:
bronze
Dimensions:
H.17 x L.26 in.
Component Measured:
overall
Measurement Unit:
in
AMICA Contributor:
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Owner Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
ID Number:
58.9
Credit Line:
Miscellaneous Works of Art Fund
Context:
An aquamanile is an animal shaped vessel used in handwashing ceremonies. Leopards are an important symbol of the Oba or King who traces his ancestry back to Oba Ewuare the Great who reigned in the mid-1400's. His special symbol was the leopard and he is also credited with the introduction of these bronze vessels which are used only by the Oba in a ritual honoring his paternal ancestors.
Related Multimedia Description:
Antenna Audio: Permanent Collection Tour
Related Image Identifier Link:
MIA_.1424c.tif
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