{"product_id":"untitled-jan19_18-55","title":"Benin Bronze Royal Figure Holding a Ceremonial Staff and Head","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenin Bronze Royal Figure Holding a Ceremonial Staff and Head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive bronze sculpture originates from ancient Benin City, the former capital of the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), internationally renowned for its highly sophisticated bronze casting tradition.\u003cbr\u003eThe piece was created using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, an ancient and highly skilled process that ensures each sculpture is unique. The figure depicts a seated dignitary or royal personage, adorned with an elaborate headdress, beaded necklace, and finely detailed attire, all emblematic of high social or political status within Benin court art.\u003cbr\u003eIn one hand, the figure holds a ceremonial staff or blade, symbolizing authority, power, or ritual function. On the other hand, it presents a severed head representation, a powerful symbolic element in Benin art, often associated with victory, protection, ancestral reverence, or royal rituals.\u003cbr\u003eThe posture, facial serenity, and balanced proportions reflect the aesthetic codes of classical Benin bronzes. The rich, aged patina enhances the sculptural details and attests to the historical character and authenticity of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ancient Benin City, Kingdom of Benin (Nigeria)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMateria\u003c\/strong\u003el: Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lost-wax casting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ancient \/ Traditional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Royal \/ Ritual \/ Ceremonial\u003cbr\u003eUnique piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55 Pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5,08 Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.60 Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.41 Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPANISH DESCRIPTION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescripción\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigura real en bronce de Benín con bastón ceremonial y cabeza ritual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta imponente escultura en bronce procede de la antigua ciudad de Benín, antigua capital del Reino de Benín (actual Nigeria), célebre a nivel mundial por su extraordinaria tradición de fundición en bronce.\u003cbr\u003eLa obra fue realizada mediante la técnica tradicional de la cera perdida, un proceso ancestral de gran complejidad que garantiza que cada pieza sea única. La figura representa a un dignatario o personaje real sentado, adornado con un elaborado tocado, un collar de cuentas y vestimentas ricamente detalladas, símbolos del alto estatus social o político en el arte cortesano de Benín.\u003cbr\u003eEn una mano sostiene un bastón o arma ceremonial, símbolo de autoridad, poder o función ritual. En la otra mano presenta una cabeza ritual, elemento simbólico recurrente en el arte de Benín, asociado a la victoria, la protección, el culto a los antepasados o los rituales reales.\u003cbr\u003eLa postura, la serenidad del rostro y las proporciones equilibradas reflejan los cánones estéticos clásicos de los bronces de Benín. La pátina antigua, profunda y cálida, resalta los detalles escultóricos y da testimonio de la antigüedad y autenticidad de la pieza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaracterísticas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Antigua Benín City, Reino de Benín (Nigeria)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTécnica\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fundición a la cera perdida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÉpoca\u003c\/strong\u003e: Antigua \/ Tradicional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunción\u003c\/strong\u003e: Real \/ Ritual \/ Ceremonial\u003cbr\u003ePieza única\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeso\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 Kilogramas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltura\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.55 metros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongitud\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e49 Centimetros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncho\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e43 centimetros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION EN FRANÇAIS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigure royale du Bénin en bronze – dignitaire assis à l’attribut cérémoniel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette impressionnante sculpture ancienne provient de Benin City, capitale historique de l’ancien Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria), mondialement reconnu pour la maîtrise exceptionnelle de ses bronzes royaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRéalisée en bronze selon la technique traditionnelle de la cire perdue, cette œuvre témoigne d’un savoir-faire artistique et métallurgique d’un très haut niveau, réservé aux ateliers royaux liés à l’Oba (roi du Bénin). Chaque pièce issue de ce procédé est unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa sculpture représente un personnage de haut rang assis, probablement un dignitaire, un chef de cour ou une figure rituelle associée au pouvoir royal. Il tient dans une main un objet cérémoniel allongé (sceptre, bâton de commandement ou attribut rituel), et dans l’autre une tête sculptée, symbole fort dans l’art du Bénin, souvent associée à la mémoire, aux ancêtres ou à l’autorité spirituelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigine \u003c\/strong\u003e: Ancienne ville de Benin City, Royaume du Bénin (Nigeria)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatériau\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e : Moulage à la cire perdue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePériode \u003c\/strong\u003e: Antique \/ Traditionnelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFonction\u003c\/strong\u003e : Royale \/ Rituelle \/ Cérémonielle\u003cbr\u003ePièce unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoids \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHauteur\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.55 metre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongueur \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e49 Centimetros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLargeur\u003c\/strong\u003e =\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 43 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; legal notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work originates from ancient Benin City, the historic capital of the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria). It comes from a private collection and was acquired in accordance with established art market practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal notice \u0026amp; export\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis object is offered for sale as a traditional African work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold without any claim of institutional ownership (museum or public collection).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buyer is informed that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegulations concerning the export of cultural property may vary depending on the destination country;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny customs formalities, administrative procedures, or import authorizations required are the sole responsibility of the buyer;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA certificate of provenance or detailed invoice can be provided upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is sold in compliance with applicable international regulations and in accordance with professional art market standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Procedencia e información legal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcedencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta obra procede de la antigua Benin City, capital histórica del Reino de Benín (actual Nigeria). Forma parte de una colección privada y fue adquirida conforme a las prácticas habituales del mercado del arte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformación legal y exportación\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEste objeto se ofrece a la venta como obra de arte tradicional africana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe vende sin ninguna reivindicación de origen institucional (museo o colección pública).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl comprador es informado de que:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ela normativa relativa a la exportación de bienes culturales puede variar según el país de destino;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCualquier trámite aduanero, administrativo o autorización de importación necesaria será responsabilidad exclusiva del comprador;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe puede proporcionar un certificado de procedencia o una factura detallada previa solicitud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta obra se vende de conformidad con la normativa internacional vigente y respetando las prácticas profesionales del mercado del arte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; informations légales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCette œuvre provient de l’ancienne Benin City, capitale historique du Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria). 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