250513 - Oba Bronze Royal Court Dwarf buste - Benin - Nigeria.
€145.00
Oba Bronze Royal court Dwarf buste - Bini Edo - Benin.
Height: 20 cm.
Dwarfs played a very specific role at the court of Oba in Benin. They were there to cheer up the prince and to speak the truth in a lighthearted way.
This bronze buste of a royal dwarf from Benin is a unique and rare piece. It is handmade using the lost wax technique, a complex process that requires a lot of craftsmanship.
The buste shows a royal dwarf, an important figure in the court of Benin. Dwarfs were often used as messengers or courtiers and were considered to be creatures with magical powers.