Mask - Benin

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Bronze and wood sculpture from Benin, Africa, dating to 1900–200, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains; height 56 cm, width 14 cm; acquired from a private collection in 1910.

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Benin

Among the treasures of African art are bronze objects. The Kingdom of Benin, in Nigeria, is one of them

The Kingdom of Benin, renowned for centuries in Africa as well as in Europe, has s'est Bénin Bénin

Benin

Among the treasures of African art are bronze objects. The Kingdom of Benin, in Nigeria, is one of them

The Kingdom of Benin, renowned for centuries in Africa as well as in Europe, has s'est Bénin Bénin

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Asian
Number of objects
1
Century/timeframe
1900-200
Material
Bronze, Wood
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Benin
Year acquired
1910
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Country acquired from
Africa
Height
56 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
14 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1991
Previous owner - country acquired from
Africa
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