African Tribal Art - Benin Portuguese Figure

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African Tribal Art - Benin Portuguese Figure

Name: African Tribal Art - Benin Portuguese Figure
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: IDWULIZKNC
Price: 650 EUR
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By Gallery Essentiel

650 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Ex-French African art collection.

This Benin-style bronze sculpture represents a Portuguese soldier, armed and carrying a dagger at his hip, dressed in his traditional military uniform. When the Portuguese arrived in Benin in the 15th century, their military arsenal aroused keen interest among local kings. The power of firearms was naturally associated with an arcane defense capability against invisible enemies. In the 16th century, Europeans played a leading role at the Oba's court, introducing products such as corals, glass beads and manillas, which were highly prized by the king and his court. At the same time, Portuguese soldiers participated in military campaigns in Benin, notably against the kingdom of Idah. The considerable increase in metal imports, in the form of shackles used as currency, provided bronze artisans with enormous quantities of raw materials for their works, thus contributing greatly to Benin's economic growth.

Item accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Bénin
Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Country of origin	Nigeria
Width (cm)	23
Height (cm)	47
Materials	Bronze
Internal reference	PA28