BENIN BRONZE STYLISED FIGURINEA fabulous heavy cast bronze figurine of a very stylised ox or wildebeest or similar type of animal. It is 15" long and weighs best part of four kilos!It has rather long legs, an elongated body, fabulous long rearward curling horns and a cleverly and artistically depicted head with a happy looking face!Upon its horns are stylised birds which are enjoying the ride with another pair residing upon its back!The body is decorated with part roundels. Date: ...Probably early to mid 20th Century.Condition. Good condition and left uncleaned with patina, of crudely cast construction with lots of artistic license!
Dimensions: Height: 21 cm (8-1/4") Length: 38 cm (15") Width: 10.5 cm (4-1/8") 'max at horns.Weight: 3838 g Stock number: AC1582