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 Benin Bronze Head (Oba) 24cm x 11cm Price: 150 Euro |
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| Benin bronze. A bronze head of a Benin King. The Benin King is called Oba and exercised rule over the kingdom of Benin. The Benin kingdom became a massive empire especially during the 15th-16th century and extended to Dahomey, what is now known as the Republic of Benin. Benin bronze casting remained a court art, with the bronzes made solely for the King by master bronze casters. Bronze heads and bust sculptures were typical works made by these guild of bronze casters. The Benin bronze heads gave a picture of the King adorned in his Royal regalia. This consisted of a crown made of pure coral. A dress adorned with coral beads and several rings of coral. Summarily, a greater part of the regalia was in red coral. As seen in this Benin bronze head, the concentric rings around the neck were coral necklaces. The crown also had the staff of power. Two swords called the Ada and Eben. As with other Benin bronzes, this Benin bronze head is hollow and cast using the lost wax process of bronze casting. |
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