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2 Large African Benin Bronze Warrior Statues, C1920
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2 Large African Benin Bronze Warrior Statues, C1920

1900 - 1920
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Two large early 20th century African Benin tribal bronze statues, c 1920. Depicting standing warriors carrying swords both are heavy and cast well in the traditional lost wax method. Not quite a true pair they are similar in terms of size, age and subject matter. They have the usual casting holes etc you get with older examples , but overall condition is good with only minor wear and rubbing. There is surface oxidation/ verdigris /rust to the metal, but exactly as you would expect from older examples. They have aged well with good colour/patina. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 36/35cm tall x 10/10cm wide x 12/7cm deep. I will happily ship worldwide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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Curious Antiques has dated these Benin Bronze Warrior Statues to the 1920s.

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SA788035
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Two large early 20th century African Benin tribal bronze statues, c 1920.
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Depicting standing warriors carrying swords both are heavy and cast well in the traditional lost wax method.
Curious Antiques

Not quite a true pair they are similar in terms of size, age and subject matter. They have the usual casting holes etc you get with older examples , but overall condition is good with only minor wear and rubbing. There is surface oxidation/ verdigris /rust to the metal, but exactly as you would expect from older examples. They have aged well with good colour/patina. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 36/35cm tall x 10/10cm wide x 12/7cm deep. I will happily ship worldwide.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated these Benin Bronze Warrior Statues to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA788035
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Benin bronzes originate from the Kingdom of Benin in modern-day Nigeria, where metalworkers created elaborate cast sculptures to depict royal figures, warriors, and ceremonial events from the sixteenth century onwards.

These sculptures are created using the lost-wax casting process, where a detailed wax model is encased in clay, melted away, and replaced with molten bronze or brass alloy.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-carved wax detailing, variations in metal thickness, seam marks from two-part molds, and natural oxidation or surface patina built up over time.

Place bronze statues as focal accents on a neutral console table, sideboard, or within a minimalist bookshelf display to highlight their sculptural silhouette and rich metallic texture.

Dust sculptures regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean intricate relief details, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip the historic patina.
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