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Bronze Memorial Statue from Benin, The Fon People

$1,139.94
£840.66
€950
CA$1,574.24
A$1,727.32
CHF 904
MX$21,257.45
NOK 11,389.02
SEK 10,667.52
DKK 7,235.42

About the Item

This memorial statue is an example of traditional African metalwork from the Benin Kingdom, present-day Nigeria, known for its historic bronze and brass sculptures made using the lost wax method. The statue represents a wild boar, which is visited by birds. The boar in this figure represents earthiness and the birds are the messengers between worlds. It could therefore symbolize the connection between the earth and the spiritual world. The statue is véry decorative and probably dates from the 1940s – 50s. In original condition with a patina that matches its age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In original condition with a patina that matches its age.
  • Seller Location:
    Beerse, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7046245311672

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