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Benin bronzes and African bronze sculptures straight from the kingdom of Benin. Bronze heads, Benin leopards, bronze plaques and other sculptures are currently available. You can place your orders by filling out the form in the contact page. |
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Benin bronze head
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Benin Queen mother
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Benin bronze leopard
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These African bronze sculptures come from the ancient city of Benin in West Africa. These unique bronzes were made popular subsequent to the British expedition in 1897. The conquering of the Benin kingdom by the British forces, and subsequent evacuation of the works of art to England, exposed the bronze masterpieces to the world. |
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BENIN BRONZES - making themBenin Bronze sculptures are made using the lost Wax process. Whether it is bronze plaques, Queen heads, King heads or the famous royal leopard sculptures, the process for making the bronzes is the same.First a mould is formed with red clay (mud). Laterite abounds in this African city. The mould will serve as the inner core of the bronze sculpture. Subsequently, a layer of wax is applied over the clay sculpture. The thickness of this wax layer will determine the final thickness of the Benin bronze sculpture. The next step involves covering the waxed sculpture with a second layer of clay. This is done skillfully with provision made for the drainage of the wax from the sculpture. This multi-layered sculpture is then heated and the melted wax drains out from the vent. The result? A two-layered bronze casting mould consisting of a solid clay core, a hollow center and an outer clay covering.
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