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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 170 - € 200
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Bronze Ifé statue depicting a queen mother’s head, originating from Benin, dating to the late 20th century, weighing 1.2 kg, in good condition, authentic/original, and sold with its stand.
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Description from the seller
Large and heavy Ifé-style Benin bronze African statue -
Statue representing a queen mother's head.
Benin art is described as court art because it is closely linked to the king, known as the Oba. The tradition of Ifé bronze court pieces dates back to the 14th century. The many brass heads and statues created by Benin artists were reserved for exclusive use by the royal palace inhabitants and, most often, placed on altars dedicated by each new Oba. These rectangular-shaped altars were topped with heads, statues, intricately carved ivory tusks, bells, and staffs. They served to commemorate an oba and to contact his spirit.
Fast and secure shipping. Parcels are sent with tracking numbers. Delivery in 1 to 3 days in France by Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union by Chronopost International. Delivery by Colissimo International to the rest of Europe and worldwide
We speak English.
mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane 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 Ifé-style Benin bronze African statue -
Statue representing a queen mother's head.
Benin art is described as court art because it is closely linked to the king, known as the Oba. The tradition of Ifé bronze court pieces dates back to the 14th century. The many brass heads and statues created by Benin artists were reserved for exclusive use by the royal palace inhabitants and, most often, placed on altars dedicated by each new Oba. These rectangular-shaped altars were topped with heads, statues, intricately carved ivory tusks, bells, and staffs. They served to commemorate an oba and to contact his spirit.
Fast and secure shipping. Parcels are sent with tracking numbers. Delivery in 1 to 3 days in France by Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union by Chronopost International. Delivery by Colissimo International to the rest of Europe and worldwide
We speak English.
mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane 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
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Weight
1.2 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
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