TWO BENIN STYLE CIRE PURDUE BRONZE SCULPTURES.

1) 20th century, Africa. Large figure of a warrior with bow and blade, wearing a tooth necklace and appropriate attire standing atop carved plinth. 2) Circa 20th century. Hollow cast bronze head of a Benin Oni (king), figure has royal headdress and scarified face with perforations around mouth for the insertion of human hair to simulate tribal facial hair. SIZE: 1) 20″ h. 2) 19″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Maine collector. CONDITION: 1) Very good. 2) Very good. 49822-6, 49822-7, (100-200) – Lot 1204

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1204	$711.00	TWO BENIN STYLE CIRE PURDUE BRONZE SCULPTURES. 1) 20th century, Africa. Large figure of a warrior with bow and blade, wearing a tooth necklace and appropriate attire standing atop carved plinth. 2) Circa 20th century. Hollow cast bronze head of a Benin Oni (king), figure has royal headdress and scarified face with perforations around mouth for the insertion of human hair to simulate tribal facial hair. SIZE: 1) 20″ h. 2) 19″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Maine collector. CONDITION: 1) Very good. 2) Very good. 49822-6, 49822-7, (100-200) – Lot 1204 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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TWO BENIN STYLE CIRE PURDUE BRONZE SCULPTURES.