Benin Style Bronze head, African Sculpture 20th Century antique_home_decor The walnut has developed a

The walnut has developed a rich colour and surface wear that only comes with genuine age

Width: 160cm

Iron construction mounted on Oak base and finished with red/black dogtooth 3 core flex

the frame is decorated with finely cast floral ornament beneath layers of aged cream paint

Benin Style Bronze head, African Sculpture 20th Century antique_home_decor The walnut has developed aBenin style bronze head sculpture, cast using the traditional lost wax technique and inspired by historic Edo court art of Nigeria. Featuring an elongated stylised face with linear facial striations, almond shaped eyes and a decorative beaded headdress with central crest. The bronze surface carries an aged patina with areas of green and blue verdigris, consistent with hand cast production. Height 32cm Width 14cm Depth 15cm Free shipping