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Great Benin; its customs, art and horrors (1903)

Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1854-1925 · Halifax, Eng., F. King & Sons, ltd. · leaf 220

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ess being acharacteristic of the Bini and some other West African natives. The top of thestopper is carved into the form of a human face, and is attached to the nut by a well-worn chain of European manufacture. The interest in this carving lies in itsdemonstration of the adaptability of the native…

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