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Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin

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About the Item

Intricately hand-crafted African antelope, Benin tribal sculpture. Details in hand-hammered bronze on wood small pieces attached with small nails and numerous carvings. This object form is one of the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces of art. Cast bronze. Tribal African Art, Benin. Measures: 12 3/4" L x 2 1/4" W x 7 3/4" H.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Benin
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4082130476472

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