Distinguished to Horse
Bini O Edo (Benin) · Nigeria
Reference: BRN-10
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- Height
- 24 cm
- Material
- Bronze
High dignitary with clothes and stopping weapons mounted on a beautifully caged horse, on a pedestal. The gentleman, standing on his saddle, has his legs back…
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Full original description
High dignitary with clothes and stopping weapons mounted on a beautifully caged horse, on a pedestal. The gentleman, standing on his saddle, has his legs back so as to gain momentum. The dress of the dignitary bears, on both sides, represented a leopard face, royal symbol, of anthropomorphic factions.
Figure made by the procedure of lost wax and subsequently hand-touched with chisel. This work stands out for its numerous details.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Nigeria. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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