Colonial Collections Datahub

Title

A title or name given to the object by its current holder.

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Description

A description of the object, its features or context.

Ama is a pictorial combination of figures that has a historical explanation or is a visual representation of a historical event. Ama had a mnemonic purpose, aiding one to recall the events or persons represented in the artwork. Benin oral traditions are popularly transmitted in the form of commemora...

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Location of creation

The location, region or part of the world where the object is from.

Benin City (Nigeria)

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Material(s)

What kind of materials the object consists of.

bronze (metal)

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Date made

When was the object made? Could be an exact date or a range.

Jan 1, 1600 – Jan 1, 1700

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Type(s)

A name for the type or kind of object given by the current holder.

reliefs (sculptures)

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Technique(s)

No Technique(s) available

Maker(s)

No Maker(s) available

Inscription(s)

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Title

Description

Location of creation

Material(s)

Date made

Type(s)

Technique(s)

Maker(s)

Inscription(s)

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