Indiana University Indiana University IU

Browse the collection

Kola Nut Box in the Form of an Antelope Head

Culture Edo
Title Kola Nut Box in the Form of an Antelope Head
Date Unknown
Medium Wood and brass
Dimensions Object: 13 3/4 × 5 1/4 × 7 in. (34.9 × 13.3 × 17.8 cm)
Overall: 13 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 7 in. (34.9 x 13.3 x 17.8 cm)
Credit Line Raymond and Laura Wielgus Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 75.99.4

Share this artwork!

About this Work

This box was made to hold kola nuts, the bitter, caffeine-containing seeds of the kola tree. In many parts of Africa, kola nuts serve as sacrifices in the spiritual realm and as hospitable gifts to guests and dignitaries. Though much is now missing, brass, a material associated with royalty, once covered the box.


Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.

Viewing Information
This artwork is currently on view.

 

Request this Image
The Eskenazi Museum of Art provides images of its collection, free of charge, upon request. This artwork is under copyright protection. You can request the image and it will be emailed to you when the request is complete.

Cite this Page
"Kola Nut Box in the Form of an Antelope Head | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=75.99.4