Nigeria - Oba Bronze Ife commemorative head - Bini Edo

Nigeria,
commemorative Oba Bronze Ife, second half of the 20th century

The bronze king's heads, placed in the sanctuaries of royal ancestors, first and foremost embodied the sacredness of the kingdom.

During the annual festivities aimed at strengthening his mystical power, the Oba himself made offerings in the shrines, a ritual essential for the survival of the kingdom. This act illustrates how
the Oba was spiritually responsible for the well-being of his subjects, and emphasizes the unchanging central function of the King.

Full size representation
Work according to the lost wax principle
Heavy and dense piece.

Dimensions of 30 x 17 x 19 cm
Weight about 4.85 kg without packaging
Materials: bronze

Dimensions :
- Height : 30 cm
- Width : 17 cm
- Depth : 19 cm