Item.
Beautiful Bronze figurative veneration of the Oba (King) and Queen of Benin who are the traditional and Monarchical head of the Benin empire spanning many centuries till today.

The current Oba of Benin is Ewuare II who ascended the thhone in 2016 after the death of his father, the previous King, Erediauwa.


Origin.
The Edo People of Nigeria. This Pair was made by skilled members of the Benin Bronze casting guild who are largely familial descendant of the original Benin bronze casters who started Benin Bronze metal work more than 500 years ago.

Use.
These bronze bust are part of a body of work called the Benin bronzes today. They were commemorative creation dating back to the 16th century representing dignitaries, monarchs and important individuals.

Description.
Stunning commemorative portrait bust featuring the Oba of Benin and his queen mounted on stylized bases. Usual serene expression of the royal couple with Good form, balance and symmetry overall.

Pair are casted in new and high quality Bronze. Patina therefore lustrous. An owner of this sort of work, from the esteemed and universally acclaimed Benin bronze casters guild, will get the pleasure of watching a bronze creation, less tah a decades old, age and acquire different fascinating patina over time.

The Oba of Benin is in full Regalia with his elaborate headwear and neck jewellery made from coral beads that were relatively rare and very valuable in ancient Benin empire dating back to 12th century.

He also wears the traditional coral neck band adornment that covers the whole neck and chin area of the Oba.

The Queen is similarly adorned in the customary traditional Royal wear consisting of elaborate headdress decorated with coral beads and ornaments along with several coral neck chains.

Solid and very heavy pair at a combined weight of around 10kg. We pride ourselves on being one of the best sellers of Benin bronzes, per value for money and authenticity, on eBay as we engage the members of the Benin bronze casters guild directly meaning we are always able to provide the finest old and new Benin bronzes any Art dealer can obtain.

We only list authentic Benin bronze that are all carefully field-collected by Yemisi Gallery in Edo State of Nigeria.

Edo State is the home of the ancient Benin Empire today still hosting a legacy of bronze casting, passed from generation to generation, made to the highest standards similar to examples crafted between the 12th and 17th century.

This makes all my listed Bronze offerings amongst the best anywhere per authenticity and long-term ownership prestige and art asset investment.

Measurement.
Oba: height 42cm x width 19cm x deep 15cm.
Queen: height 36cm x width 17 xm x deep 19cm

The pair weigh around 10kg approx total weight.

Postage information.
This item qill bw sent out using UPS courier tracked service.

Please note we are a UK-based seller who trade internationally and mainly by obtaining tribal artifacts directly in their area of creation and use as we rate authenticity higher than anything else per tribal art.

We sometime therefore send items, especially big items, directly from where they were field-collected as this saves duplication of cost and effort for us.

Please allow at least two weeks for delivery after payment is made. Thank you..