Royal Bronze Head — Benin Kingdom, Nigeria - Figurehead - queen's head ifee - Bini - Nigeria (No reserve price)

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Royal Bronze Head — Benin Kingdom, Nigeria; a bronze queen’s head ifee of the Bini people, dating to 2000–2010, in excellent condition, with dimensions 35 cm high, 19 cm wide and 35 cm deep, originating from Nigeria and designed for a palace altar, sold without a stand.

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A bronze royal head made in the tradition of the Benin Kingdom, Nigeria. The face shows the fine line patterns typical of Benin bronze casting, with a beaded crown and ornamental knot on top. The cylindrical base was designed to stand on a palace altar.

When a king of Benin died, his successor would commission a head like this to honour him. These pieces were sacred objects central to Benin royal life for over 600 years. Today they are held in the world’s leading museums.


A bronze royal head made in the tradition of the Benin Kingdom, Nigeria. The face shows the fine line patterns typical of Benin bronze casting, with a beaded crown and ornamental knot on top. The cylindrical base was designed to stand on a palace altar.

When a king of Benin died, his successor would commission a head like this to honour him. These pieces were sacred objects central to Benin royal life for over 600 years. Today they are held in the world’s leading museums.


Details

Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Title
Royal Bronze Head — Benin Kingdom, Nigeria
Country of origin
Nigeria
Material
Bronze
Ethnic group/culture
Bini
Indigenous object name
queen's head ifee
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
35 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
35 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
BelgiumVerified
2
Objects sold
1
Object in auction
1
Review
Private

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