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14 Antique Works of Art from Benin.

DESCRIPTION OP PLATE VII.

31 and 32, of female. The as rude as found in
Figs. Ivory carving design any part
of Africa. Necklet and armlets the same as on the bronze
figures.
33. stained brown.
Fig. Ivory cup,
Fig. 34. Bronze drinking cup, the same as represented in wood-carving, Fig. 27,
Plate VI.
35 and 36. Lion in bronze. The back is cut in a curved line, as if
Figs. adapting it
as a foot to some
object.
Fig. 37. Bracelet of brass, somewhat twisted.
Fig. 38. Bracelet of brass, with five projections set with agate.
39 and 40. Brass bracelet, with heads of inlaid. Mud-fish
Figs. negro copper
springing from nose on each side and turned up. Coral chokers, badges of
rank. The is decorated with incised floral ornaments.
ring