Ife
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Selected by Julien Gauthier
With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Description from the seller
Large and heavy African statue in the Ife style from Benin, made of bronze -
Statue representing a queen mother’s head.
The art of Benin is described as court art because it is closely associated with the king, known as the Oba. The tradition of bronze court objects from Ifé dates back to the 14th century. The numerous heads and brass statues created by Benin artists were reserved exclusively for the use of the royal palace inhabitants and, most often, placed on altars consecrated by each new Oba. These rectangular-shaped altars were topped with heads, statues, carved ivory tusks, bells, and staffs. They served to commemorate an Oba and to connect with his spirit.
Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent with a tracking number. Delivery within 1 to 3 days in France with Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union with Chronopost International. Delivery via Colissimo International in the rest of Europe and worldwide
We speak English.
mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
african statue art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle african statue Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateLarge and heavy African statue in the Ife style from Benin, made of bronze -
Statue representing a queen mother’s head.
The art of Benin is described as court art because it is closely associated with the king, known as the Oba. The tradition of bronze court objects from Ifé dates back to the 14th century. The numerous heads and brass statues created by Benin artists were reserved exclusively for the use of the royal palace inhabitants and, most often, placed on altars consecrated by each new Oba. These rectangular-shaped altars were topped with heads, statues, carved ivory tusks, bells, and staffs. They served to commemorate an Oba and to connect with his spirit.
Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent with a tracking number. Delivery within 1 to 3 days in France with Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union with Chronopost International. Delivery via Colissimo International in the rest of Europe and worldwide
We speak English.
mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
african statue art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle african statue Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Ife
Period
Late 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Weight
1.2 kg
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