Bini/Ife - Nigeria (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

Bronze ile-ife (in Yoruba) is an ancient Yoruba city in the southwest of Nigeria. Ife is known for its terracotta and bronze heads, which combine classical perfection with astonishing realism. Between the 12th and 15th centuries, Ife was the cradle of one of the most original civilizations of Black Africa.

Bronze ile-ife (in Yoruba) is an ancient Yoruba city in the southwest of Nigeria. Ife is known for its terracotta and bronze heads, which combine classical perfection with astonishing realism. Between the 12th and 15th centuries, Ife was the cradle of one of the most original civilizations of Black Africa.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bini/Ife
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
2010-2020
Material
Bronze ile-ife (in Yoruba) is an ancient Yoruba city in the southwest of Nigeria. Ife is
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
21 cm
Width
11 cm
Weight
410 g
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
The NetherlandsVerified
70
Objects sold
100%
Private

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