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Origin: Guinea

Nigerian Benin Head - Adorned Headdress african art and the deep bond betweenBenin Head from Nigeria 18th Century (6in X 8in X 17in ) This bronze crowned head is from the royal court of Benin, Nigeria. They are produced using the 'lost wax' method of bronze casting. The 'Benin Bronzes' (made of brass and bronze) are a group of sculptures that include elaborately decorated cast plaques, commemorative heads, animal and human figures, items of royal regalia, and personal ornaments. They were created from at least the 16th century