#774 Superb Benin Bronze of a seated female Nigeria African 5.75" H

This 5.75" tall Benin bronze statue of a seated woman with a book is a must-have for collectors. The Benin Empire, a pre-colonial nation in modern-day Nigeria, recognized guilds through inheritance that continue to this day. This unique mid-20th century example is hand-crafted and the mold is broken after casting using the lost wax process, ensuring that no two sculptures are the same.