{"product_id":"royal-warrior-of-the-benin-kingdom-ceremonial-lost-wax-bronze-sculpture-1","title":"Medium Royal Warrior of the Benin Kingdom – Ceremonial Lost-Wax Bronze Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Royal Warrior of the Benin Kingdom – Ceremonial Lost-Wax Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking sculpture originates from ancient Benin City, the historic capital of the renowned Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), internationally celebrated for its mastery of royal bronze casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is crafted in bronze using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, an ancestral process requiring exceptional skill and ensuring that each sculpture is entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure depicts a royal warrior standing upright, richly adorned and wearing a tall ceremonial headdress symbolizing rank and authority. He holds ritual weapons in both hands, representing power, protection, and a military or spiritual role. Beside him appears a stylized animal head, possibly a horse or symbolic animal, evoking strength, loyalty, and prestige—key attributes associated with the Benin royal court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frontal posture, hieratic stance, and meticulous detailing of the ornaments, weapons, and facial features suggest a ritual or commemorative function, likely linked to royal protection or the celebration of a high-ranking individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aged patina, with warm brown and golden tones, enhances the sculpture’s presence and attests to its authenticity and artistic value.\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\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: Royal warrior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ritual, ceremonial, symbolic\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\u003e 33 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\u003e 4.1 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\u003e2.32 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\u003e1.08 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\u003eGuerrero real del Reino de Benín – Escultura ceremonial en bronce a la cera perdida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta notable escultura procede de la antigua Benin City, capital histórica del prestigioso Reino de Benín (actual Nigeria), reconocido mundialmente 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 destreza y garantiza que cada pieza sea completamente única.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa figura representa a un guerrero real de pie, ricamente ornamentado y coronado por un alto tocado ceremonial que simboliza rango y autoridad. Porta armas rituales en ambas manos, signos de poder, protección y función militar o espiritual. A su lado se aprecia una cabeza animal estilizada, posiblemente un caballo u otro animal simbólico, asociado a la fuerza, la lealtad y el prestigio dentro de la corte real de Benín.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa postura frontal y solemne, junto con el cuidado en los detalles de los ornamentos, las armas y el rostro, sugieren una función ritual o conmemorativa, probablemente relacionada con la protección del reino o la exaltación de un personaje de alto rango.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa pátina antigua, con tonos marrón dorado, realza la presencia escultórica y confirma la autenticidad y el valor artístico de esta pieza 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\u003eRepresentación\u003c\/strong\u003e: Guerrero real\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunción\u003c\/strong\u003e: ritual, ceremonial, simbólica\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\u003e1.25 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\u003e 71 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\u003e33 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\u003eGuerrier royal du Royaume du Bénin – sculpture cérémonielle en bronze à la cire perdue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette remarquable sculpture provient de l’ancienne Benin City, capitale historique du prestigieux Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria), célèbre pour la maîtrise exceptionnelle 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 exigeant une grande virtuosité et garantissant une pièce unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa sculpture représente un guerrier royal debout, richement paré, coiffé d’un haut couvre-chef cérémoniel symbolisant le rang et l’autorité. Il tient des armes rituelles dans chaque main, signes de pouvoir, de protection et de fonction militaire ou spirituelle. À ses côtés apparaît une tête animale stylisée, probablement un cheval ou un animal symbolique, évoquant la force, la loyauté et le prestige, éléments étroitement liés à la noblesse et à la cour royale du Bénin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa posture hiératique, la frontalité et le soin apporté aux détails des ornements, des armes et du visage traduisent une fonction rituelle ou commémorative, possiblement liée à la protection du royaume ou à la glorification d’un personnage de haut rang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa patine ancienne, aux nuances brun doré, confère à l’ensemble une grande présence et souligne son authenticité et sa valeur artistique.\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\u003eReprésentation\u003c\/strong\u003e : Guerrier royal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFonction\u003c\/strong\u003e : rituelle, cérémonielle, symbolique\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 =\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e1.25 Metre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongueur\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71 Cm\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\u003e33 Cm\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). 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