head of Ife, cradle of the Yorubas, from the Kingdom of Benin (Nigeria) in Bronze 1950s-60s Col

Magnificent head of ife, cradle of the yorubas, from the kingdom of benin (nigeria) in bronze 1950s-60s private collection magnificent head of ife, cradle of the yorubas, from the kingdom of benin (nigeria) of a high dignitary of the oba in bronze, a highly appreciated object of african art. This head was fixed to the top of a wooden effigy. Generally, the bronze head constituted the central point of sacrificial ceremonies intended to commemorate and venerate the royal ancestors. Splendid statuette made using the lost wax bronze casting technique. Piece from the 1950s-60s. The kingdom of benin has fascinated europeans with the exceptional quality of its court art, since the first commercial and artistic exchanges in the 15th century. Master of the lost wax casting technique since the 13th century. It was during the dissolution of the kingdom following the capture of benincity in 1897 that approximately two thousand four hundred objects were brought back to europe by british troops. The presence of this important group on the european art market it has aroused the admiration of specialists and great interest from museums and private collectors impressed by the beauty of these pieces and their importance for the history of west african culture. The dispersion of these works during the various auctions has favored the rediscovery of the royal art of benin and has allowed the creation of important collections in european museums. Measurements: height 33.5-45 cm width 16cm depth 21 cm´ weight: 5kg as these are vintage objects, they may show signs of their antiquity. The photographs are part of the description and condition.