Nr. 798727
BENIN Bronze "Warrior" figure - Nigeria - Benin City region
Nr. 798727
BENIN Bronze "Warrior" figure - Nigeria - Benin City region
"Warriors" were used for the protection of "court officials".
Bronze figure created using "cire perdue", or "lost wax", procedure.
The moulds used are lost during the casting process, making this a unique item.
Very finely decorated and tooled statuette, created with an eye for detail. Large, nearly 1 m tall. Approx. 19 kg in weight.
Dimensions: 96 x 37 x 29 cm
Weight: 19 kg
Condition: good. Occasional holes in the bronze. Please consider the images.
Native wear and repairs/restorations.
Can be picked up by arrangement from seller's gallery.
Please note: seller guarantees this product's authenticity.
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