Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1854-1925 · Halifax, Eng., F. King & Sons, ltd. · leaf 104
All the part of Benin River in above sketch was haunted by a water spiritin the shape of a huge alligator, with a light in his head. The light would beseen at night by people in canoes and moored in the river, and offerings wouldthereupon be put into the water for the spirit lest it should come and… … m Figs. 90 to 94.Various forms of Snake Fetish in Benin Art: 90. On a brass mask. British Museum. 91. On a bronze sheath-like object. British Museum. 92. On a bronze. 93. On a brass mask. British Museum. 94. Loose bronze snake attached to a rivet. CHAPTER VIIIGOVERNMENT Dappers account—Kings…
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