{"product_id":"benin-royal-ceremonial-bronze-scepter-with-superimposed-figures","title":"Benin Royal Ceremonial Bronze Scepter with Superimposed Figures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH DESCRIPTION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenin Royal Ceremonial Bronze Scepter with Superimposed Figures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking work originates from Benin City, the historic capital of the former Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), renowned for the symbolic richness and technical mastery of its royal bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast in bronze using the traditional lost-wax technique, this complex sculpture reflects exceptional craftsmanship, historically reserved for workshops serving the Oba, the king of Benin. Each piece produced through this process is inherently unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe object takes the form of a vertical ceremonial scepter or emblem, composed of multiple superimposed sculpted registers. It features human and symbolic figures, including a royal head at the base, intermediary figures, and a crowning figure holding an instrument, possibly associated with music, ritual performance, or spiritual communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch objects were likely used in royal ceremonies, court rituals, or commemorative altars, embodying authority, dynastic continuity, and the connection between the earthly and spiritual realms. The deep, aged patina enhances the rich iconography and attests to the authenticity and historical character of the piece.\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\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ancient \/ Traditional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Royal \/ Ritual \/ Ceremonial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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\u003e5,34 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 Foot\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\u003eCetro ceremonial real en bronce de Benín con figuras superpuestas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta obra impresionante procede de Benin City, capital histórica del antiguo Reino de Benín (actual Nigeria), célebre por la riqueza simbólica y la maestría técnica de sus bronces reales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa pieza está realizada en bronce mediante la técnica tradicional de la cera perdida, un proceso ancestral que demuestra una habilidad excepcional y que estaba reservado a los talleres de la corte del Oba, el rey de Benín. Cada obra realizada con este método es, por naturaleza, única.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl objeto adopta la forma de un cetro o emblema ceremonial vertical, compuesto por varios registros escultóricos superpuestos. Presenta figuras humanas y simbólicas, entre ellas una cabeza real en la base, figuras intermedias y una figura superior que sostiene un instrumento, posiblemente relacionado con la música, el ritual o la comunicación espiritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEste tipo de objeto estaba probablemente vinculado a ceremonias reales, rituales de corte o altares conmemorativos, y simboliza la autoridad, la continuidad dinástica y el vínculo entre el mundo terrenal y el mundo espiritual. La pátina antigua, profunda y matizada, resalta la riqueza iconográfica y confirma la autenticidad y el carácter histórico de la obra.\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\u003eÉpoca\u003c\/strong\u003e : Antigua \/ Tradicional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunción \u003c\/strong\u003e: Real \/ Ritual \/ 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\u003e1.63 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\u003e30 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\u003eS\u003cstrong\u003eceptre royal cérémoniel du Bénin en bronze à figures superposées\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette œuvre spectaculaire provient de Benin City, capitale historique de l’ancien et prestigieux Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria), célèbre pour la richesse symbolique et la maîtrise technique de ses bronzes royaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRéalisée en bronze selon la technique traditionnelle de la cire perdue, cette sculpture complexe témoigne d’un savoir-faire exceptionnel, historiquement réservé aux ateliers de la cour de l’Oba, le roi du Bénin. Chaque pièce issue de ce procédé est unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL’objet se présente sous la forme d’un sceptre ou d’un emblème cérémoniel vertical, composé de plusieurs registres sculptés superposés. On y observe des figures humaines et symboliques, dont une tête royale à la base, des personnages intermédiaires et une figure sommitale tenant un instrument, évoquant la musique, le rituel ou la communication spirituelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCe type d’objet était vraisemblablement lié aux rites royaux, cérémonies de cour ou autels commémoratifs, incarnant l’autorité, la continuité dynastique et le lien entre le monde terrestre et le monde spirituel. La patine ancienne, profonde et nuancée, souligne la richesse iconographique et l’authenticité de l’œuvre.\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\u003eÉpoque\u003c\/strong\u003e : ancienne \/ traditionnelle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFonction\u003c\/strong\u003e : royale \/ rituelle \/ cérémonielle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePièce unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003e1.63 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\u003e30 centimetre\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\u003eProcedencia 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\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformations légales \u0026amp; exportation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCet objet est proposé à la vente en tant qu’œuvre d’art traditionnelle africaine.\u003cbr\u003eIl est vendu sans revendication d’origine institutionnelle (musée ou collection publique).\u003cbr\u003eL’acheteur est informé que :\u003cbr\u003eLes réglementations relatives à l’exportation des biens culturels peuvent varier selon le pays de destination ;\u003cbr\u003eToute formalité administrative, douanière ou autorisation spécifique requise à l’importation relève de la responsabilité de l’acheteur ;\u003cbr\u003eUn certificat de provenance ou une facture détaillée peut être fourni sur demande.\u003cbr\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":"Height = 5.34 Feet \/ Peso = 15 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440961736862,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Height = 5.34 Feet \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440961769630,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Width = 1 foot \/ Peso = 15 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440961802398,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Width = 1 foot \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440961835166,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Altura = 1.63 Metros \/ Peso = 15 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440961867934,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Altura = 1.63 Metros \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440961900702,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ancho = 30 Centimetros \/ Peso = 15 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440961933470,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ancho = 30 Centimetros \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440961966238,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hauteur = 1.63 Metres \/ Peso = 15 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440961999006,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hauteur = 1.63 Metres \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440962031774,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Largeur = 30 Cm \/ Peso = 15 Kilogramas","offer_id":46440962064542,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Largeur = 30 Cm \/ Poids = 15 Kg","offer_id":46440962097310,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/1266\/7806\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5604eded-2755-4c83-b200-4bb21327157f.jpg?v=1768923065","url":"https:\/\/www.lobi-art-gallery.com\/products\/benin-royal-ceremonial-bronze-scepter-with-superimposed-figures","provider":"Primitive Art \u0026 Decoration","version":"1.0","type":"link"}