Benin Bronze Ox - Authentic African Art
Add a touch of rich cultural history and timeless elegance to your space with the Benin Bronze Ox. This stunning, handcrafted sculpture is inspired by the art of the Benin Kingdom in West Africa, renowned for its intricate craftsmanship and unique design. Perfect for eco-conscious collectors and design enthusiasts, this piece offers both aesthetic beauty and a connection to African heritage.
Transform your living or working space with the Benin Bronze Face and bring a piece of African history and craftsmanship into your daily life.
Historical Detail: Benin bronze objects, were used in West Africa as a form of currency and thus status. Their value lies in both the metal used and the ornamentation created on the sculpture.
Benin sculptures are made using the lost-wax method of casting. This means only one unique items can be made from each wax model. The wax model is carefully covered in clay. This is then heated to set the clay and melt the wax. Molten metal is then poured into the clay mould. Once it cools the clay is chipped away, leaving the bronze sculpture
Size: 16cm L x 11cm W x 3cm H