Keyword: Brass – Image Gallery | Sacrifiles

Keyword: Brass – Image Gallery

Unknown Edo Artists

Sacrifice of leopards was the prerogative of the king. Captured leopards were sacrified at the annual Igue ceremony. (16th-17th)

from: Benin City, Nigeria [Benin Brass Plaques]

Topics:
2. Sacrifice and religion: Comparisons, Antiquarians, Anthropology (16^th-18^th Century)

Keywords: AfricaAnimal Sacrifice BrassKingshipKnifeSub-Saharan Africa

Anonymous / Unknown

Scene of cow sacrifice on a relief brass plaques (16th-17th)

from: Benin City, Nigeria

British Museum, London

Topics:
2. Sacrifice and religion: Comparisons, Antiquarians, Anthropology (16^th-18^th Century)

Keywords: AfricaAnimal Sacrifice BrassCowSub-Saharan Africa