Ife Head - 38cm - Benin (No reserve price)

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QUEEN MOTHER HEAD IN BRONZE - IFE - BINI EDO - BRONZES OF BENIN (late 20th century)
Also called Edo, the Bini ethnic group is renowned for its artistic productions that resemble those of the Yorubas.

The foundry workshops worked mainly at the service of the king (Oba) and the court.
This know-how remains a wealth of their cultural heritage.

It was with Ozolua's son, Oba Esigie, who reigned from 1504 to 1550, that the kingdom reached its apex, especially in the field of arts and culture.
English explorers reported that Esigie could raise an army of twenty thousand men in one day, and up to one hundred thousand men, if necessary.
The title of queen mother was created by Esigie to celebrate his mother Idia. The oldest queen heads, cast in brass, masterpieces of Benin art, date from this period.

Height 38 cm
Width 19 cm
A very beautiful head

QUEEN MOTHER HEAD IN BRONZE - IFE - BINI EDO - BRONZES OF BENIN (late 20th century)
Also called Edo, the Bini ethnic group is renowned for its artistic productions that resemble those of the Yorubas.

The foundry workshops worked mainly at the service of the king (Oba) and the court.
This know-how remains a wealth of their cultural heritage.

It was with Ozolua's son, Oba Esigie, who reigned from 1504 to 1550, that the kingdom reached its apex, especially in the field of arts and culture.
English explorers reported that Esigie could raise an army of twenty thousand men in one day, and up to one hundred thousand men, if necessary.
The title of queen mother was created by Esigie to celebrate his mother Idia. The oldest queen heads, cast in brass, masterpieces of Benin art, date from this period.

Height 38 cm
Width 19 cm
A very beautiful head

Details

Country of Origin
Benin
Period
2000-2010
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Ife Head - 38cm
Height
38 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
20 cm
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Objects sold
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