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10 Antique Works of Art from Benin.
DESCRIPTION OF PLATE V.
Figs. 19, 20 and 21. Stained ivory carving of figure on horse. Coral choker; spear
in right hand, the shaft broken. Tribal marks on forehead incised. Chain-
bridle or head-collar. on base. line
Degenerate guilloche pattern Straight
in various The stand formed as a socket
diaper pattern represented parts.
for a
pole.
23 of on in hand and
Figs. 22, and^24. Ivory carving figure horse, with spear right
bell on neck, and long hair. The bridle formed as a head-collar. Degene-
rate guilloche pattern on base. The stand formed as a socket for a pole
ornamented with bands of interlaced and the head of an animal.
pattern
