African Tribal Art - Head Type Benin Ifé

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African Tribal Art - Head Type Benin Ifé

Name: African Tribal Art - Head Type Benin Ifé
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 194C2PM29J
Price: 650 EUR
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By Gallery Essentiel

650 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Description

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Belgian private collection.

In African art, this style of work is associated with the artistic movement named after the ancient religious capital of Nigeria, Ifè, one of the many city-states established by the Yoruba. This civilization succeeded the Nok period. In Ilé-Ifé, which reached its peak from the 12th to 15th centuries, an artistic tradition developed characterized by realistic royal portraits and funerary effigies in bronze and terracotta. The parallel folds on the neck evoke the folds of flesh of prosperous notables, while the hollowed out parts were designed to secure the king's beaded veil. The parallel lines on the face represent traditional scarifications. The bronze heads were made using the lost wax technique, perhaps imported from Sudan or introduced by itinerant blacksmiths from the Mediterranean regions, initially used for making tools and bells.

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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Yoruba - Yorouba
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	Benin
Height (cm)	44
Materials	Bronze
Internal reference	PA45