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34 Antique Works of Art from Benin.

DESCRIPTION OF PLATE XVII.

Figs. 98 and 99. Well-formed head in bronze, the forehead decorated with two
inlaid bands and four raised cicatrices (tribal marks) over each eye. The
of the inlaid with iron, coral necklace, a of
pupils eyes apparently badge
rank. The metal is 1mm. in thickness. The hair in
very thin, being only
conventional bands of well formed.
ridges ; the ears unusually
100 and 101. Bronze cast of human head. Marked
Figs. negro features, rudely
formed. Three tribal marks over each Peculiar reticulated
eye. pointed
head-dress of coral or Curious lines of incised circles above and
agate.
below the Coral of rank. Bands of coral or
eyes. choker, badge agate
hanging down on both sides and at the back. Ears badly formed. The
base ornamented with a of two bands with
projecting guilloche pattern
pellets.