Pretty small equestrian statue \Representing Benin kingdom dignitary or one of his guests on his horse. Decorative piece of fine quality.
Technically, it's brass, bronzes benign. Do not meet current standards. Court Arts of nigeria, Barbara Plankensteiner. 17, eté 2007, pages 101 to 119. Benin, five centuries of royal art, barbara Plankensteiner, snoek, 2007. Benin kings and rituals: Short arts from nigeria. Representing a dignitary of the kingdom of gold benign one de son guests On His horse. Decorative sculpture - good quality - 20th century. Type of object: equestrian statue. Size: about 6 1/2 inches high. Weight: 1,415 kg = 3,191 pounds. (Please have a look on the pictures). The item \The seller is \This article can be shipped worldwide.