Benin Bronze Plaque – Three Royal Warriors – Edo African Tribal Art
Traditional Benin Kingdom–Style Cast-Metal Relief Plaque | 8\" × 5.5\"
Offered for sale is a striking Benin Kingdom–style bronze-colored relief plaque depicting three ceremonial figures standing together in an elaborate royal or warrior composition.
Inspired by the celebrated metalworking traditions of the Edo people of southern Nigeria, this piece features detailed facial expressions, ceremonial headdresses, raised weapons, a shield, and decorative surface raised figures depicting warriors or royal attendants
Detailed headdresses, jewelry, and ceremonial regalia
Prominent central figure flanked by two attendants
Raised weapons and shield
Rich brown and green patinated metal surface
Hollow-backed relief construction
Traditional West African royal court 8 inches
Width: 5.5 inches
Material: Copper-alloy appearance; exact composition untested
Cultural style: Edo / Benin Kingdom, Nigeria
Date of manufacture: Unknown
Historical Inspiration
The Kingdom of Benin is celebrated for its sophisticated metal casting, particularly the famous brass and bronze relief plaques that decorated its royal palace. These historical artworks represented rulers, chiefs, warriors, attendants, and ceremonial occasions.
This plaque reflects that distinguished artistic tradition through its carefully arranged figures and detailed ceremonial condition with visible surface oxidation, patina, casting irregularities, small openings, and areas of wear. Please examine all photographs, including the reverse, for a complete understanding of the object\'s condition.
Important Note
The exact age, alloy composition, place of manufacture, and provenance have not been independently authenticated. Offered as a Benin Kingdom–style collectible rather than a verified historical palace plaque.
An attractive addition to a collection of African sculpture, traditional metalwork, ethnographic art, or Benin-inspired decorative objects.
The wooden display stand shown in the photographs is not included unless otherwise specified.
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