{"product_id":"benin-kingdom-royal-ceremonial-bronze-totem-horseman-and-symbolic-figures","title":"Benin Kingdom Royal Ceremonial Bronze Totem – Horseman and Symbolic Figures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH DESCRIPTION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenin Kingdom Royal Ceremonial Bronze Totem – Horseman and Symbolic Figures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable sculpture originates from ancient Benin City, the historic capital of the renowned Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celebrated worldwide for the exceptional quality of its royal bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is cast in bronze using the traditional lost-wax technique, an ancestral process requiring high technical mastery and ensuring that each work is entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture takes the form of a vertically structured ceremonial totem, composed of several superimposed figurative sections. At the base appears a stylized animal head, symbolizing strength and protection. The central body is richly adorned with human figures and symbolic elements, likely referencing royal court members, warriors, or protective spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section is crowned by a horseman riding a horse, a powerful and recurring motif in Benin art, symbolizing authority, prestige, and royal or military power. The entire composition reflects strong ritual and political significance, embodying hierarchy, memory, and dynastic continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep, aged patina enhances the sculptural details and attests to the authenticity and historical character of this exceptional work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ancient Benin City, Kingdom of Benin (Nigeria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lost-wax casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ritual, royal, ceremonial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e33 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\u003e6 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\u003e1.6 Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003eTótem ceremonial real del Reino de Benín en bronce – Jinete y figuras simbólicas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta notable escultura procede de la antigua Benin City, capital histórica del prestigioso Reino de Benín (actual Nigeria), reconocido internacionalmente por la excelencia de sus bronces reales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa obra está realizada en bronce mediante la técnica tradicional de la cera perdida, un proceso ancestral que requiere gran maestría técnica y que garantiza que cada pieza sea completamente única.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa escultura adopta la forma de un tótem ceremonial vertical, compuesto por varios registros figurativos superpuestos. En la base se aprecia una cabeza animal estilizada, símbolo de fuerza y protección. La parte central está ricamente decorada con figuras humanas y elementos simbólicos, que evocan la corte real, guerreros o espíritus protectores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa sección superior está coronada por un jinete montado a caballo, motivo emblemático en el arte de Benín, asociado al poder, el prestigio y la autoridad real o militar. El conjunto posee una fuerte dimensión ritual y política, representando la jerarquía, la memoria y la continuidad dinástica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa pátina antigua, profunda y matizada, realza la riqueza escultórica y confirma la autenticidad y el valor histórico de esta obra excepcional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaracterísticas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Antigua Benín City, Reino de Benín (Nigeria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTécnica\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fundición a la cera perdida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunción\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ritual, real, ceremonial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieza única\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeso \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 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\u003e1.83 metros\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\u003e 49 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\u003eTotem royal cérémoniel du Royaume du Bénin en bronze – Cavalier et figures symboliques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette impressionnante sculpture provient de l’ancienne Benin City, capitale historique du prestigieux Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria), mondialement reconnu pour l’excellence de ses bronzes royaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL’œuvre est réalisée en bronze selon la technique traditionnelle de la cire perdue, un procédé ancestral nécessitant une grande maîtrise technique et garantissant que chaque pièce est strictement unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa sculpture se présente sous la forme d’un totem vertical richement sculpté, composé de plusieurs registres figuratifs superposés. À la base apparaît une tête animale stylisée, symbole de force et de protection. Le corps central est orné de figures humaines et d’éléments symboliques, évoquant la cour royale, les guerriers ou les esprits protecteurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa partie supérieure est dominée par un cavalier monté sur un cheval, figure emblématique de pouvoir, de prestige et d’autorité dans l’art du Bénin, souvent associée à l’élite militaire et à la noblesse royale. L’ensemble traduit une forte dimension rituelle et politique, incarnant la hiérarchie, la mémoire et la continuité dynastique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa patine ancienne, profonde et nuancée, renforce l’authenticité et la valeur artistique de cette œuvre exceptionnelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigine\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ancienne Benin City, Royaume du Bénin (Nigeria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatière\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e : Fonte à la cire perdue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFonction\u003c\/strong\u003e : rituelle, royale, cérémonielle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePièce\u003c\/strong\u003e : Unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoids\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 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\u003e1.83 metre\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\u003e49 centimetre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003eLegal notice \u0026amp; export\u003cbr\u003eThis object is offered for sale as a traditional African work of art.\u003cbr\u003eIt is sold without any claim of institutional ownership (museum or public collection).\u003cbr\u003eThe buyer is informed that:\u003cbr\u003eRegulations concerning the export of cultural property may vary depending on the destination country.\u003cbr\u003eany customs formalities, administrative procedures, or import authorizations required are the sole responsibility of the buyer;\u003cbr\u003eA certificate of provenance or detailed invoice can be provided upon request.\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is sold in compliance with applicable international regulations and in accordance with professional art market standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcedencia e información legal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcedencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformación legal y exportación\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEste objeto se ofrece a la venta como obra de arte tradicional africana.\u003cbr\u003eSe vende sin ninguna reivindicación de origen institucional (museo o colección pública).\u003cbr\u003eEl comprador es informado de que:\u003cbr\u003ela normativa relativa a la exportación de bienes culturales puede variar según el país de destino;\u003cbr\u003eCualquier trámite aduanero, administrativo o autorización de importación necesaria será responsabilidad exclusiva del comprador;\u003cbr\u003eSe puede proporcionar un certificado de procedencia o una factura detallada previa solicitud.\u003cbr\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\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette œuvre provient de l’ancienne Benin City, capitale historique du Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria). Elle est issue d’une collection privée et a été acquise conformément aux usages du marché de l’art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformations légales \u0026amp; exportation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCet objet est proposé à la vente en tant qu’œuvre d’art traditionnelle africaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIl est vendu sans revendication d’origine institutionnelle (musée ou collection publique).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL’acheteur est informé que :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes réglementations relatives à l’exportation des biens culturels peuvent varier selon le pays de destination ;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToute formalité administrative, douanière ou autorisation spécifique requise à l’importation relève de la responsabilité de l’acheteur ;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUn certificat de provenance ou une facture détaillée peut être fourni sur demande.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette œuvre est vendue conformément aux réglementations internationales en vigueur et dans le respect des pratiques du marché de l’art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lobi Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Brown \/ Height = 6 Feet \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440946827422,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown \/ Height = 6 Feet \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440946860190,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Width = 1.6 Feet \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440946892958,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Width = 1.6 Feet \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440946925726,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Altura = 1.83 metros \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440946958494,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Altura = 1.83 metros \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440946991262,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Ancho = 49 centimetros \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440947024030,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Ancho = 49 centimetros \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440947056798,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Hauteur = 1.83 \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440947089566,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Hauteur = 1.83 \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440947122334,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Largeur = 49 Cm \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440947155102,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ Largeur = 49 Cm \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440947187870,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Height = 6 Feet \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440947220638,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Height = 6 Feet \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440947253406,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Width = 1.6 Feet \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440947286174,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Width = 1.6 Feet \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440947318942,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Altura = 1.83 metros \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440947351710,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Altura = 1.83 metros \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440947384478,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Ancho = 49 centimetros \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440947417246,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Ancho = 49 centimetros \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440947450014,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Hauteur = 1.83 \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440947482782,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Hauteur = 1.83 \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440947515550,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Largeur = 49 Cm \/ Peso = 33 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440947548318,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ Largeur = 49 Cm \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440947581086,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/1266\/7806\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7f5075a2-c21d-40a5-9926-6e95c515628f.jpg?v=1768923606","url":"https:\/\/www.lobi-art-gallery.com\/products\/benin-kingdom-royal-ceremonial-bronze-totem-horseman-and-symbolic-figures","provider":"Primitive Art \u0026 Decoration","version":"1.0","type":"link"}