Bronze head from Ife - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

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

Estimate  € 800 - € 900
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Description from the seller

Bronze head from Ife, top quality,
7 kilos. Replica of the 17th century.
Ille Ife.

Made using the lost-wax casting process, an elaborate wax-melting procedure.

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Bronze head from Ife, top quality,
7 kilos. Replica of the 17th century.
Ille Ife.

Made using the lost-wax casting process, an elaborate wax-melting procedure.

Translated Show original

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Yoruba
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Bronze head from Ife
Height
40 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
28 cm
Weight
7200 g
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
Sold by
artafrique
AustriaVerified
3879
Objects sold
96.38%
1489
Reviews
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