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Unique sculpture handmade by an expert Benin City craftsman. This beautiful, unpainted piece is carved from Ebony wood.
- Wood
- Approximately 24" X 6"
- Benin City, West Africa
Source
Benin City was established in the 10th century and is a center of artistic excellence with historical pieces fetching millions of dollars in auction.
According to the University of Pennsylvania museum, "Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom was one of West Africa’s most powerful political states with artists and artisans unsurpassed on both the African and European continents"
The British museum, Museum of Ethnology in Berlin, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, all posses sizable collections of Benin art.
Social impact
- Wood carving provides a source of income for craftsmen in Benin City, West Africa
- Keeps traditions alive and ensures that centuries old know how is retained
- Cape Weaver has committed 20% of its annual earnings to the Sekinat & Margaret foundation (SMF). SMF is a registered non-profit organization started by Cape Weaver's founder. The foundation's main objective is to improve living conditions in Africa, particularly in healthcare.
