Dimitri André

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Beautiful large and heavy cast bronze comb from Benin, with a two-headed bicéfalo motif. Size 50 x 12 x 5 centimeters. Weight 2.1 kilograms (2100 grams).
Benin art can best be described as court art, because it is closely connected with the king, known as the Oba. Numerous heads and bronze figures crafted by Benin metalworkers were strictly intended for the personal use of palace residents and were often placed on altars.
In beautiful patinated condition, weight over 2 kilograms, age unknown.

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Prachtige grote en zware gegoten bronzen kam uit Benin, met tweekoppige bicofale motief. formaat 50 x 12 x 5 centimeter. gewicht 2.1  kilogram (2100 gram).
Benin kunst kan het best worden omschreven als hof-kunst, omdat het nauw verbonden is met de koning, bekend onder de naam Oba. Talrijke hoofden en beelden van brons die door de Benin metaalbewerkers waren gemaakt, waren strikt bestemd voor persoonlijk gebruik van de paleisbewoners en werden vaak op altaren geplaatst. 
In prachtige gepatineerde staat, gewicht ruim 2 kilogram, leeftijd onbekend.

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Scepter Prestige Kam - 50 cm - Benin  (No reserve price)

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Scepter Prestige Kam – 50 cm is an original bronze Benin ritual scepter, 50 cm tall with a weight of about 2.1 kg, measuring 50 x 12 x 5 cm and in excellent condition.

Scepter Prestige Kam - 50 cm - Benin (No reserve price)

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Scepter Prestige Kam – 50 cm is an original bronze Benin ritual scepter, 50 cm tall with a weight of about 2.1 kg, measuring 50 x 12 x 5 cm and in excellent condition.

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