{"product_id":"untitled-jan19_22-11","title":"Benin Royal Bronze Head with Monumental Ceremonial Headdress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH DESCRIPTION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenin Royal Bronze Head with Monumental Ceremonial Headdress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional ancient sculpture originates from Benin City, the historic capital of the renowned Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celebrated worldwide for its royal bronzes, among the most iconic works of African art.\u003cbr\u003eCast in bronze using the traditional lost-wax technique, this work demonstrates a very high level of metallurgical and artistic expertise, historically reserved for royal workshops serving the Oba, the king of Benin. Each piece is inherently unique.\u003cbr\u003eThe sculpture represents a royal or commemorative head, surmounted by a monumental ceremonial headdress, richly decorated with symbolic motifs, sculpted elements, and a complex vertical structure. This type of head was often associated with royal altars, serving to honor ancestors, deceased rulers, or to affirm dynastic continuity and royal authority.\u003cbr\u003eThe face, with its balanced and solemn features, reflects the classical aesthetic canons of Benin art, while the elaborate headdress reinforces the spiritual, political, and ritual significance of the piece. The deep, nuanced aged patina highlights the richness of the details and attests to the age and authenticity of the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Ancient Benin City, Kingdom of Benin (Nigeria)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Lost-wax casting\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Ancient \/ Traditional\u003cbr\u003eFunction: Royal \/ Ritual \/ Commemorative\u003cbr\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 = \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e3.8 Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e1.18 Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003eCabeza real en bronce de Benín con tocado ceremonial monumental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta excepcional escultura antigua procede de Benin City, capital histórica del prestigioso Reino de Benín (actual Nigeria), célebre en todo el mundo por sus bronces reales, considerados entre las obras más emblemáticas del arte africano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa obra fue realizada en bronce mediante la técnica tradicional de la cera perdida, demostrando un altísimo nivel de maestría metalúrgica y artística, históricamente reservado a los talleres reales al servicio del Oba, el rey de Benín. Cada pieza es, por naturaleza, única.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa escultura representa una cabeza real o conmemorativa, coronada por un tocado ceremonial monumental, ricamente decorado con motivos simbólicos, elementos esculpidos y una compleja estructura vertical. Este tipo de cabezas solía estar asociado a altares reales, destinados a honrar a los antepasados, a los soberanos fallecidos o a afirmar la continuidad dinástica y la autoridad real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl rostro, de rasgos equilibrados y solemnes, refleja los cánones estéticos clásicos del arte de Benín, mientras que el elaborado tocado refuerza la dimensión espiritual, política y ritual de la obra. La pátina antigua, profunda y matizada, resalta la riqueza de los detalles y da testimonio de la antigüedad y autenticidad de la escultura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaracterísticas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Antigua Benin City, Reino de Benín (Nigeria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMateria\u003c\/strong\u003el: 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 \/ Conmemorativa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieza única\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeso\u003c\/strong\u003e =\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e15 Kilogramas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltura \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e1.15 metros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncho\u003c\/strong\u003e =\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e36 centimetros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003eCette exceptionnelle sculpture ancienne provient de Benin City, capitale historique du prestigieux Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria), célèbre pour ses bronzes royaux parmi les plus emblématiques de l’art africain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRéalisée en bronze selon la technique traditionnelle de la cire perdue, cette œuvre témoigne d’un savoir-faire métallurgique et artistique d’un très haut niveau, historiquement réservé aux ateliers royaux travaillant pour l’Oba, le roi du Bénin. Chaque pièce est par essence unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa sculpture représente une tête royale ou commémorative, surmontée d’une coiffe cérémonielle monumentale, richement ornée de motifs symboliques, d’éléments sculptés et d’une structure verticale complexe. Ce type de tête était souvent associé aux autels royaux, servant à honorer les ancêtres, les souverains défunts ou à affirmer la continuité du pouvoir dynastique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe visage, aux traits équilibrés et empreints de solennité, reflète les canons esthétiques classiques de l’art du Bénin, tandis que la coiffe élaborée renforce la dimension spirituelle, politique et rituelle de l’œuvre. La patine ancienne, profonde et nuancée, souligne la richesse des détails et atteste de l’âge et de l’authenticité de la pièce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigine : 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 \/ commémorative\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);\"\u003e1.15 metre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLargeur\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36 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\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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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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