Description: #4183/150ySuperb Benin Bronze Brass Head of Oba Nigeria African 17" h by 7" w by 9" d Amazing in person, it shows cast imperfection and minor holes, overall good condition Thanks.Benin heads were kept on altars. Benin art is royal art, made to glorify the great king, or OBA, who is considered to have divine ancestry. The brass casters guild historically worked primarily for the monarchy, with smaller pieces being available to chiefs. It has been in existence since the fifteenth or sixteenth century.Benin castings were all made by the lost-wax technique, which produces one-of-a-kind pieces
Price: 950 USD
Location: New Rochelle, New York
End Time: 2024-08-05T19:20:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Nigeria
Culture: African
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
