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ANTIQUE #SA1091865

Huge African Bronze Ceremonial Pot / Container

£1,975    $2,418    €2,351
Huge and heavy early 20th century African tribal bronze vessel / pot. Circa 1900; 14Kg
 
High quality casting using the traditional lost wax process. This process often leaves perforations in its construction, but this piece has been fully rendered and is free from holes. A rare and beautiful prestige or ceremonial piece, and likely to be a Benin highly valued tribal item. The decoration is stunning with two large central figures, and two large snails in extremely high relief. There are also 2 turtles and the handles are in the form of snakes devouring a man. This would have been difficult to make. The entire body of the piece is covered with traditional tribal symbols and marks.
 
Overall condition is good and the metal has taken on great colour/patina. The small areas of Verdigris adds to its character and authenticity as an old piece.
 
Size: 36cm tall x 35cm large diameter) wide x 30cm deep. Weight 14kg.
 
Internal Reference: D:00060
Antique Number: SA1091865
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 36cm (14.2inches)
Width is 35cm (13.8inches)
Depth is 30cm (11.8inches)
Antique #SA1091865, shown on this page, originates from 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1900
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