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Pig Figure – Bronze – Edo – Benin

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SKU: 44. Pig figure Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

Beautiful bronze animal figure from Benin. Benin bronzes are probably the most famous bronzes of African art, in front of the Ifé and Owo craftsmanships. This is due to the proximity with the Atlantic coast, which enabled trades with the Portuguese since the 15th century.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object: Animal figure
Ethnic group: Edo
Country: Benin
Material: Bronze
Estimated period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 5x10x3 cm
Weight: 130 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear

 

 

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