Tribal Art & Antiquities - 09 Feb 2016
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A Benin Jekri paddle
A Benin Jekri paddle, with pierced and carved decoration, the blade inscribed T.J.C., R.M.S. Tarquah, W.C.Africa, June 1904, 153.5cm long.
The R.M.S (Royal Mail Steam) Tarquah was a 3859 tonne steamship that was part of the Africa Steamship Company.
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