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Bronze African plaque from Ifé, Nigeria, depicting a king or warrior on horseback, dating to the late 20th century, original, in excellent condition, with dimensions 330 mm high, 265 mm wide, 20 mm deep and weighing 2650 g.
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Nigeria
Ifé
African bronze
Height: 330 mm
Width: 265 mm
Depth: 20 mm
Weight: 2650 g
Technique: lost-wax casting (unique piece)
Relief plaque depicting a king or a warrior on horseback. A relief plaque cast by the lost-wax process, most likely representing a war chief or an emissary, and in any case a high-ranking dignitary of the royal court, wearing layered necklaces of long coral beads and a necklace of turned leopard teeth, characteristic attributes of the Oba’s court, reigning (or king) of the old Benin Kingdom.
Benin art 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. These rectangular altars were topped with heads, statues, carved ivory tusks, bells, and staffs. They served to commemorate an oba and to connect with his spirit.
The objects are shipped with a tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost in 1 to 2 days. Delivery within 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.
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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
Height: 330 mm
Width: 265 mm
Depth: 20 mm
Weight: 2650 g
Technique: lost-wax casting (unique piece)
Relief plaque depicting a king or a warrior on horseback. A relief plaque cast by the lost-wax process, most likely representing a war chief or an emissary, and in any case a high-ranking dignitary of the royal court, wearing layered necklaces of long coral beads and a necklace of turned leopard teeth, characteristic attributes of the Oba’s court, reigning (or king) of the old Benin Kingdom.
Benin art 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. These rectangular altars were topped with heads, statues, carved ivory tusks, bells, and staffs. They served to commemorate an oba and to connect with his spirit.
The objects are shipped with a tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost in 1 to 2 days. Delivery within 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.
mask african art African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane African mask art
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
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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