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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Tête de reine mère, an Ifé bronze statue from Benin, dating to the mid-20th century.
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Description from the seller
Large and heavy African statue from Ifé, Benin, made of bronze.
Statue representing a queen mother’s head.
The art of Benin is described as court art because it is closely associated with the king, known as the Oba. The tradition of bronze court objects from Ifé dates back to the 14th century. The numerous heads and brass statues created by Benin artists were reserved exclusively for the use of the royal palace inhabitants and, most often, placed on altars consecrated by each new Oba. These rectangular-shaped altars were topped with heads, statues, carved ivory tusks, bells, and staffs. They served to commemorate an Oba and to connect with his spirit.
The objects are sent with a tracking number.
We guarantee high-quality packages, using a 100% reliable delivery service. Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday via La Poste's Colissimo service with a tracking number. Delivery takes between 2 and 4 days throughout Europe.
You can visit and/or pick up the item at our showroom, 20090 Ajaccio, France.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateLarge and heavy African statue from Ifé, Benin, made of bronze.
Statue representing a queen mother’s head.
The art of Benin is described as court art because it is closely associated with the king, known as the Oba. The tradition of bronze court objects from Ifé dates back to the 14th century. The numerous heads and brass statues created by Benin artists were reserved exclusively for the use of the royal palace inhabitants and, most often, placed on altars consecrated by each new Oba. These rectangular-shaped altars were topped with heads, statues, carved ivory tusks, bells, and staffs. They served to commemorate an Oba and to connect with his spirit.
The objects are sent with a tracking number.
We guarantee high-quality packages, using a 100% reliable delivery service. Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday via La Poste's Colissimo service with a tracking number. Delivery takes between 2 and 4 days throughout Europe.
You can visit and/or pick up the item at our showroom, 20090 Ajaccio, France.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Love
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Weight
1.2 kg
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