The American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal, Volume 22Stephen Denison Peet, J. O. Kinnaman Jameson & Morse, 1900 - America |
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... represented are so varied , and the questions suggested are so many , that a veritable sensation has been caused . The largest collection of the Benin bronzes is no doubt that at the British Museum ; the next largest is probably at ...
... represented are so varied , and the questions suggested are so many , that a veritable sensation has been caused . The largest collection of the Benin bronzes is no doubt that at the British Museum ; the next largest is probably at ...
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... represented in the art works . An enormous quantity of objects have recently been brought from Benin . They are ... representing both human and animal faces . Bells of bronze are numerous and present pierced work and incised and relief ...
... represented in the art works . An enormous quantity of objects have recently been brought from Benin . They are ... representing both human and animal faces . Bells of bronze are numerous and present pierced work and incised and relief ...
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... represented : the dress and weapons of these figures date the panels quite exactly . Space is lacking to point out the vast amount of curious information regarding physical types , dress , ornaments , weapons , social organization ...
... represented : the dress and weapons of these figures date the panels quite exactly . Space is lacking to point out the vast amount of curious information regarding physical types , dress , ornaments , weapons , social organization ...
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... represented as gathering fruit ; one is cutting , the other is carrying one away . The fruit is somewhat melon shaped , but ribbed . The specimen is probably unique . Specimens of these fruits , cast in the round are known . The plaque ...
... represented as gathering fruit ; one is cutting , the other is carrying one away . The fruit is somewhat melon shaped , but ribbed . The specimen is probably unique . Specimens of these fruits , cast in the round are known . The plaque ...
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... represented . wears a feather head - dress , broad bead collar , a neck - ring of spikes , shoulder coverings and elaborately decorated dress . From his neck hangs a bell . He carries a spear and an orna- ' mented shield . His legs , to ...
... represented . wears a feather head - dress , broad bead collar , a neck - ring of spikes , shoulder coverings and elaborately decorated dress . From his neck hangs a bell . He carries a spear and an orna- ' mented shield . His legs , to ...
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