Ife - Nigeria
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Ifé bronze African sculpture from Benin City, Nigeria, attributed to the Ifé culture, original; comes with a stand.
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Nigeria
Ifé
African bronze
Dimensions hors barbe :
Height : 270mm
Width : 170mm
Length : 350mm
Dimensions barbe comprise :
Height : 650mm
Width : 290mm
Length : 350mm
Total height on base : 98cm
African statue Ifé from Benin City, Nigeria in African bronze.
Statue representing a leopard of the King's court.
Technique: lost-wax casting (unique piece)
Benin art is described as court art because it is closely associated with the king, known as the Oba. The tradition of royal bronze objects from Ifé dates back to the 14th century. These rectangular-shaped altars were topped with heads, statues, carved ivory tusks, bells and staffs. They served to commemorate an oba and to contact his spirit.
The objects are sent with tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost in 1 to 2 days. Delivery in the European Union by Chronopost International in 3 to 5 days. Delivery by Colissimo International for the rest of Europe and for the whole world.
We speak English.
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 TranslateNigeria
Ifé
African bronze
Dimensions hors barbe :
Height : 270mm
Width : 170mm
Length : 350mm
Dimensions barbe comprise :
Height : 650mm
Width : 290mm
Length : 350mm
Total height on base : 98cm
African statue Ifé from Benin City, Nigeria in African bronze.
Statue representing a leopard of the King's court.
Technique: lost-wax casting (unique piece)
Benin art is described as court art because it is closely associated with the king, known as the Oba. The tradition of royal bronze objects from Ifé dates back to the 14th century. These rectangular-shaped altars were topped with heads, statues, carved ivory tusks, bells and staffs. They served to commemorate an oba and to contact his spirit.
The objects are sent with tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost in 1 to 2 days. Delivery in the European Union by Chronopost International in 3 to 5 days. Delivery by Colissimo International for the rest of Europe and for the whole world.
We speak English.
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
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
African Bronze and Natural Fibers
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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