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Acquired from Albert F. Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in NYC in the early 1970s, this is a cast bronze Beninese …
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Acquired from Albert F. Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in NYC in the early 1970s, this is a cast bronze Beninese bust from the Edo Empire (1440 - 1897).
Bronze and ivory art was primarily produced for the court of the Oba of Benin, a divine ruler for whom the craftsmen produced a range of ceremonially significant objects.
The bust measures approximately 6" W x 7.875" D x 15" H.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 7.88ʺD × 15ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Benin
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- The bust has been displayed with other African statues and masks for decades. It is intact and in its found … moreThe bust has been displayed with other African statues and masks for decades. It is intact and in its found condition. It has the patina of its age. Any wear is commensurate with its age and past handling. less
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