Antique Nigeria Bronze Bust African Woman SALE

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Antique Nigeria Bronze Bust African Woman SALE

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Sold Date: 04/13/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

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Art Treasure from Nigeria

Beautiful Benin Bronze African Tribal Woman with Amazing & intrique detail. Nigeria tribal markings above the eyes.

19 and 1/2 inches tall 9 inches wide at the widest point Beautiful rich patina on this stunning one of a kind statue from Nigeria Hand crafted Bronze from Nigeria small repair on neck (see photo) does not detract from the beauty as even the repair has an aging patina This would sell for over well over $2,000.00 in an African speicalty shop, Please only serious buyers who understand this beautiful African art treasures value

Benin, Nigeria History

The art of Benin is the product of an urban royal court, and is meant to symbolize and to extol the power, mystique, grandeur, continuity, and endurance of the ruling dynasty and its governing institutions.

From the 14th century until its fall in 1897, Benin was ruled by the oba , a divine ruler at the head of the political system of titled chiefs. Under royal support, a number of craftsman's guilds produced brass, ivory, and wood sculptures and embroidered cloth which have become prized by museums and command high prices on the art market.

The tradition of the oba as patron of the arts has continued. In 1914, Oba Eweka II lifted the restrictions on the sale of art work, and traditional craftsmen began to create for the public as well. Benin art has been resilient in the face of political, economic, social, and religious change. Traditional forms continue to be made today, and new forms are emerging to become part of contemporary Benin culture.