Item.

Fine Male warrior figure, with a spear, of the ancient Benin Kingdom that is part of what is today described as the Benin Bronzes.

The Benin Bronzes are a group of more than a thousand metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin in what is now the Midwest area of Nigeria.

Collectively, the Benin bronze objects form the best-known examples of Benin art and were created from the thirteenth century onwards by artists of the Edo people of Nigeria.

Origin.

Edo People of Nigeria.

Description.

Big, detailed and prominent  example of the range of famous Benin bronze warrior figures.

This warrior figure is three feet tall and around 20kg in weight  making  it one of the most rare and visually prominent available for sale anywhere.

This warrior figure is a  fine, rare and well-crafted example with great attention to detailing and good form and balance. Patina is oxidised with genuine age and wear.

The figure holds a spear in one hand and a stylized removable shield in the other hand.

Warrior figure wears a loin cloth intricately designed with motifs and patterns. 

Warrior figure is a fine 20th century example post the 1897 "punitive expedition" era. 

Some areas of minor metal degradation and thinning but a solid creation throughout in excellent collector condition.

The quality and finesse of this Benin bronze warrior, reproduced on this large model,  is rare to come across today and testimony to our ability to find  the finest authentic Benin bronzes still available anywhere because of our presence on the ground in the home of creation, ethnographic significance and use of these fascinating treasures.

Overall, a beautiful  and significant collector item offered at the best price possible for genuine Benin artifact of this size and scale. It will rise in value with time making it a wise investment financial also. One of the best available anywhere.

Please note that this is an authentic Benin bronze creation field-collected by Yemisi Gallery in Edo State which is the current home of the ancient Benin empire.

We strictly only sell Benin bronze artifacts obtained from their original place of creation and use crafted by artisans of the Benin bronze casters guild.

This figure is made with same traditional lost wax method and incredible skills as the first of the Benin bronzes created several hundred years ago.

We have the finest selection of authentic Benin on eBay so kindly take a look at our other items for sale. Thank you for looking.

Use.

These Benin Bronze warrior , and many other items made of Bronze, decorated the Royal palace and general court of the Benin Kingdom. They were crafted by very skilled artisan , masterful at working with metal, as gifts to the Oba of Benin and his many Chiefs and royal affiliates.

These creation of Warriors, adorned with traditional accoutrements unique to the ancient Benin empire,  are especially valuable because they show the bravery of the King and his group of trusted warriors.

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Measurement.

92cm high x 28cm wide x 27cm deep.

Weight.

20kg approx.

Postage information.

This item will be sent out in a bespoke wood crate lined with protective cushioning material. The  cost of the crate plus the considerable size and weight of item is reflected in the postage charge.

Delivery information.

Please note we are a UK-based seller who trade internationally and mainly by obtaining tribal artifacts directly in their area of creation and use as we rate authenticity higher than anything else per tribal art.

We sometime therefore send items, especially big and heavy items such as this example, directly from where they were field-collected as this saves duplication of cost and effort for us. We always use UPS trackable service.

Please allow at least two weeks for delivery after payment is