Large African Benin Bronze Plaque W/ Warriors

Description

Superb large Bronze plaque with figures of attendants at the palace of the Oba, the ruler of Benin. Created by … more Superb large Bronze plaque with figures of attendants at the palace of the Oba, the ruler of Benin. Created by the lost wax method, Each piece is an original since the mold is broken after each one has been cast..16.5"w x 18.25" H by 4.5" D .
Benin bronze plaques were originally created to decorate the palace. The plaques will often have depictions of kings, soldiers and animals and can come in many shapes and sizes. less