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Manding Imports of Africa :: African Tribal Art :: Benin Bronze Queen Mother or Ancestoral Figure

Benin Bronze Queen Mother or Ancestoral Figure

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According to oral history, the elevation of the mother of the Oba to an important place in the kingdom was first instituted by Oba Esigye early in the sixteen century. The Ife artist Ighea passed on the legendary of “lost wax” casting technique which enabled the Benin to create items using less bronze metal. This bronze queen statue was cast using the Lost Wax Method.

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