Benin Ivory armlet.
Circa: 18th century.
A pair of carved ivory armlets,inlaid with brass.
The Image Depicts 'Eben' swords and the heads of Portuguese in large hats, between braided edging. When dressed in elaborate beaded regalia, the Oba often covers each wrist with an armlet of ivory. This solid cylindrical cuff will not snag on the networks of beads, as he deftly twists the ‘eben’ ceremonial sword. Titleholders also need armlets, particularly when they must toss the ‘eben’ repeatedly during the annual festival of Igue.
Theirs are typically commissioned from the Igun Eronmwon bronze casters, and hammered and forged bronze can also be used. During some periods of history, elite officials have also commissioned armlets of ivory from specialist masters.
Although these armlets are among the most unusual of Benin’s ivory cuffs, they have very little in common, other than the similar materials from which they are made
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Rare photo of 18th century Benin Ivory armlet
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