Leopard Aquamanile 16th–19th century Edo peoples Probably influenced by European examples, aquamaniles in the shape of animals are among the brass works cast in Benin. Like their European counterparts, aquamaniles cast in Benin are used, as their name suggests, for washing the hands. After dressing for Ugie Erha Oba, the ceremony that honors his paternal ancestors, the Oba washes his hands with water poured from an aquamanile in the form of a leopard, such as this one. It has a small, round, hinged opening at the top of the head through which is can be filled with water, which is then poured o
Leopard Aquamanile 16th–19th century Edo peoples Probably influenced by European examples, aquamaniles in the shape of animals are among the brass works cast in Benin. Like their European counterparts, aquamaniles cast in Benin are used, as their name suggests, for washing the hands. After dressing for Ugie Erha Oba, the ceremony that honors his paternal ancestors, the Oba washes his hands with water poured from an aquamanile in the form of a leopard, such as this one. It has a small, round, hinged opening at the top of the head through which is can be filled with water, which is then poured out through the pierced nostrils. The tail, arching over the back, serves as a handle. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #998. Leopard Aquamanile, Part 1 Play or pause #998. Leopard Aquamanile Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Leopard Aquamanile. Edo peoples. 16th–19th century. Brass. Nigeria, Court of Benin. Metal-Containers
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