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African Art at the
Ralph Proctor Gallery

Bronze Altar Piece

• country: Nigeria
• people: Benin (Yoruba)
• medium: cast bronze/brass
• size: 20 x 12 x 10 inches
• price: $950.
• item #: RPG0003

Created by the African-invented "lost wax" method of metal casting, this bust represents the Queen Mother--or mother of the king (Oba) of Benin. It was placed on an altar created in her honor.