Julien Gauthier

African Art Auction (Austrian Collection)

Bronze head from Ife, top replica of the 17th century, 4 kilograms. Made in the lost-wax casting process, an elaborate wax burnout procedure.

Bronze Kopf aus Ife, Top Replika des 17. Jahrhunderts,
4 Kilo.

In der verlorenen Form hergestellt, 
aufwendiges Wachs-Ausschmelzverfahren.



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Bronze head from Ife - Yoruba - Nigeria

Late 20th century - Bronze - Fair condition

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Bronze head from Ife, a top replica of a 17th‑century piece, of Nigerian origin in the Yoruba culture, 39 cm high, 18 cm wide, 23 cm deep, weighing 4 kg, dating to the late 20th century, produced by lost‑wax casting and not sold with a stand, in adequate condition.

Bronze head from Ife - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Bronze head from Ife, a top replica of a 17th‑century piece, of Nigerian origin in the Yoruba culture, 39 cm high, 18 cm wide, 23 cm deep, weighing 4 kg, dating to the late 20th century, produced by lost‑wax casting and not sold with a stand, in adequate condition.

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