Benin Style Bronze Queen Head Sculpture w/ Coral Crown - 16\" Tall African Art For Sale

his striking bronze head sculpture is a fine representation of Benin-style court art, inspired by the commemorative busts of queens and noblewomen from the ancient Benin Kingdom (modern-day Nigeria).

The piece is intricately detailed with traditional vertical striations across the face and neck, and features a distinctive high coral-beaded crown, painted in deep red. It showcases the lost-wax casting method, a signature technique perfected by Benin bronze artisans.

• Origin Style: Edo/Benin-style African bronze

• Material: Cast bronze with patina and hand-painted bronze and red detailing

• Technique: Lost-wax casting

• Height: 16 inches (approx.)

• Width: 6.5 inches (approx.)

• Depth (Front to Back): 7 inches (approx.)

• Weight: Approx. 6-8 lbs

• Condition: Evidence of aging

• Era: 20th Century African Artisan Reproduction