Guerrero
Bini O Edo (Benin) · Benin
Reference: BRN-58
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- Material
- 48,00
The artistic pieces from Benin are symbols of power intended to extol the divine sovereignty of the Oba. The Oba is not a divine being but…
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Full original description
The artistic pieces from Benin are symbols of power intended to extol the divine sovereignty of the Oba. The Oba is not a divine being but possesses a sacred power coming from divinity. These objects reinforce the sacred power of the king.
The artists in Binin City were organized into corporations living in opposite neighborhoods. The corporation that worked bronze was called Iguneromwo, and the one who worked ivory Igbesamwan. Members of the secret society Iguneromwo They have continued to produce bronze statues, sometimes of great sizes, to this day.These warriors represent the personal guard of the Oba Palace.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
- Recorded weight
- 4 g
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Benin. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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