Gorgeous life size head, Oni - IFE Queen - former
Title: Gorgeous life size head, Oni - IFE Queen - former Kingdom of Benin-Nigeria
Maker: Unknown
Origin: Nigeria
Date/Period: 2017
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: Height 33cm / 13 inches.
Bronze / brass head with a serene expression on the face, and the streaks represent facial scarifications, which are characteristic of the "classic" period of the art of Ife. The holes on the neck are to attach the mask to a wooden dummy for exhibitions to the public during the ceremonies. In the Yoruba tradition, the grooves on the neck, were considered a sign of beauty. This bronze sculpture is of good quality and made using the "lost wax" method, where the mold is lost during the casting process. Weight 2611 grams. The sculpture is polished.
Reserve: $180.00
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Location: This item ships from The Netherlands.
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Condition Report: Very Good
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Title: Gorgeous life size head, Oni - IFE Queen - former Kingdom of Benin-Nigeria
Maker: Unknown
Origin: Nigeria
Date/Period: 2017
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: Height 33cm / 13 inches.
Bronze / brass head with a serene expression on the face, and the streaks represent facial scarifications, which are characteristic of the "classic" period of the art of Ife. The holes on the neck are to attach the mask to a wooden dummy for exhibitions to the public during the ceremonies. In the Yoruba tradition, the grooves on the neck, were considered a sign of beauty. This bronze sculpture is of good quality and made using the "lost wax" method, where the mold is lost during the casting process. Weight 2611 grams. The sculpture is polished.
Reserve: $180.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $35.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
Europe: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere in Europe.
International: Flat-rate of $35.00 to anywhere in the World.
Combined Shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from The Netherlands.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided when you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Very Good
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