Benin Bronze Statue - 79.12 sandcastle minimalist interiors

minimalist interiors

Hand-carved from indigenous wood with natural pigments

used historically both as a form of currency and to signal status — its value held in the metal itself and in the richness of its ornamentation

A set of tweezers 30cm long to aid in your planting of our tall LAB Jars

Size: H 21cm x W 10cm x D 9cm

Benin Bronze Statue - 79.12 sandcastle minimalist interiorsA 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 13cm W 4cm D 4cm.