Benin Bronze Warrior TR101.8 Community traditionally worn close to the

traditionally worn close to the body for protection

At times they also use harpoons and spears to fish (made from roots of acacia)

Brand : Samesyn

34cm × 14cm

Benin Bronze Warrior TR101.8 Community traditionally worn close to theA beautiful Benin bronze sculpture. Benin bronze objects, were used in West Africa as a form of currency and thus status. Their value lies in both the metal used and the ornamentation created on the sculpture. Benin sculptures are made using the lost wax method of casting. This means only one unique items can be made from each wax model. The wax model is carefully covered in clay. This is then heated to set the clay and melt the wax. Molten metal is