Armband Item Number: 2704/21 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large, long metal armband with central geometric incised design on both the surface and flanking the slit opening on the underside. In between the design are incised horizontal lines bordered by a braided-like pattern. The ends are slightly flared.
Narrative
Scratched into the inside is the name ‘Ada’.
Specific Techniques
XRF analysis suggests the piece is made of copper with a high bismuth content.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Owned by Laurice Durham-Aldridge and Anthony Durham-Aldridge
- Owned by Carmel Magnusson and Terry Aldridge before March 19, 2008
- Received from Carmel Magnusson (Donor) and Terry Aldridge (Donor) on March 19, 2008
What
- Name
- Armband
- Identification Number
- 2704/21
- Type of Item
- arm band
- Material
- copper alloy metal
- Overall
- height 19.2 cm, diameter 10.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Edo ?
- Previous Owner
- Laurice Durham-Aldridge, Anthony Durham-Aldridge, Carmel Magnusson and Terry Aldridge
- Received from
- Carmel Magnusson (Donor) and Terry Aldridge (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 19, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on March 19, 2008
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2704/0021