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Horn

MOA: University of British Columbia

3595/20

Animal horn decorated with incised lines and figures. Descending from the base of the horn, the incised decorations consist of a row of humanoid faces, a row of lizard-like animals, and a final row of linear patterns. A small portion near the tip of the horn is smooth. There is a metal topper in the shape of a humanoid head attached to the tip of the horn.

  • Narrative

    Purchased by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in 1972; sent on longterm loan to the Kelowna Museum (now the Okanagan Heritage Museum) in 1998, then deaccessioned and transferred to them in 2002.

  • Type of Item horn
  • Culture Edo
  • Material horn, metal
  • Measurements height 20.4 cm, width 27.4 cm, depth 8.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Okanagan Heritage Museum
  • Received from Okanagan Heritage Museum
  • Made in Benin City
  • Ownership Date before September 14, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on September 14, 2022
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3595/0020

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