Benin Bronze Face - 80.2 Safecracker A hand-painted rhinoceros with its

A hand-painted rhinoceros with its head down

offering a touch of heritage to any setting

5cm x 13cm H

XS: 15–30cm H

tactile object that makes an easy sculptural statement on a console

Benin Bronze Face - 80.2 Safecracker A hand-painted rhinoceros with itsA Benin bronze face from the Edo people of the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria, cast by the traditional lost wax method so each piece is unique. The features are picked out in finely worked detail across the bronze. Historically, Benin bronzes signified currency and status, their worth held in both the metal and the casting. A small sculptural piece to stand on a shelf or lean within a grouping. Size: H 5cm W 7cm L 19cm.