Small bronze statue in the Benin style, Nigeria

NigeriaMetalworking

Feb 26

Written By Florence Okoye

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A bronze statue lying down on its right side upon the protective wrapping from storage. The figure wears an ornate headdress and around its neck are multiple collars. In its right hand it holds a staff.

A bronze statue lying down on its back. This shows a close up of the lattice detail of the tunic worn by the figure.

A bronze statue lying down on its right side upon the protective wrapping from storage. The figure wears an ornate headdress and around its neck are multiple collars. In its right hand it holds a staff.

A bronze statue lying down on its back. This shows a close up of the lattice detail of the tunic worn by the figure.

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