Benin Bronze Statue - 79.11 Famous Figure cast by the traditional lost-wax

cast by the traditional lost-wax method used across West Africa — a wax model is encased in clay

plant stand or low stool

where they are worn by dancers to embody these spirits and convey their powers

and part of what makes every pot one of a kind

contemporary feel to an area

Benin Bronze Statue - 79.11 Famous Figure cast by the traditional lost-waxA Benin bronze standing figure from the Edo people of the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria, cast by the traditional lost wax method so each piece is unique, with finely worked detail across the bronze. Historically, Benin bronzes signified currency and status, their worth held in both the metal and the casting. A slim sculptural piece for a shelf, plinth or mantel. Size: H 15cm W 4cm D 4cm.