{"product_id":"statuette-ancienne-en-metal-10-cm-de-haut-73-g-superbe-piece","title":"Ancient metal statuette from Africa - 10 cm high - 73 g. - Superb piece!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e → Name\/Type: Antique metal statuette - African style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🌍 ⛏️ Origin: Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🧬 Material: Metal - Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 📐 Dimensions: ± 10 centimeters high x 4 centimeters in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e ⚖️ Weight: ± 73 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🔬 Treatment: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🗿 Date of manufacture\/period: ± 1959\/1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e ⭐ Condition: Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 📦 Packaging: Individually wrapped in paper and cardboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 📜 Certificate: Zen Curiosity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🎁 Ideal as a gift or a treat for yourself! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\" data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"204\"\u003e 📋 Information sheet \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead data-end=\"113\" data-start=\"77\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-end=\"113\" data-start=\"77\"\u003e\n\n \u003cth data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"93\" data-start=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"92\" data-start=\"79\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"xl\" data-end=\"113\" data-start=\"93\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"111\" data-start=\"95\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"151\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"173\" data-start=\"151\"\u003e🗿 \u003cstrong data-end=\"172\" data-start=\"156\"\u003eObject type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"173\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003e Bronze statuette made using the lost-wax casting method, African style \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"239\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"239\"\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"244\"\u003eObservable characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"277\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003e • Dark patinated metal (bronze\/brass)\u003cbr\u003e • Slender, twisted legs (inspired by Dogon\/Benin)\u003cbr\u003e • Circular, grooved shields (stylized warrior motif)\u003cbr\u003e • Tall\/slender headdress (typical Dogon)\u003cbr\u003e • Flared base (for stability, ritual or decorative use) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"540\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"540\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"545\"\u003ePossible origin – Dogon style (Mali)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"587\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003e • Slender statuettes\u003cbr\u003e • Elongated silhouettes\u003cbr\u003e • Lost wax technique\u003cbr\u003e • Stylized arms or elements\u003cbr\u003e → Strong resemblance to your play \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"744\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"744\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"749\"\u003ePossible origin – Benin Bronzes \/ Yoruba (Nigeria)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"808\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003e • Warrior figurines\u003cbr\u003e • Votive objects \u003cbr\u003e• Stylized style but generally less elongated proportions \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"919\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"919\"\u003e 🌍 \u003cstrong data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"924\"\u003ePossible origin – “Neo-traditional” craftsmanship (20th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"989\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003e • Pieces inspired by traditional styles\u003cbr\u003e • Intended for the tourist market\u003cbr\u003e • Small size and artificially aged patina\u003cbr\u003e • Actual bronze casting technique often used \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1332\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e 📏 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eDimensions (100 × 40 × 30 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1332\" data-start=\"1217\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003e • Standard format for personal ritual objects\u003cbr\u003e • Or small statuettes sold in the Sahelian regions \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003e 🛠️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1339\"\u003eProbable technique: lost wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1376\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003e • Wax sculpture\u003cbr\u003e • Clay coating\u003cbr\u003e • Cooking → wax melts\u003cbr\u003e • Metal casting\u003cbr\u003e • Mold breakage → unique piece \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1506\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1506\"\u003e 📜 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003ePossible use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1530\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003e • Votive object or personal ritual\u003cbr\u003e • Symbolic warlike representation\u003cbr\u003e • Protective figure\u003cbr\u003e • Decorative object inspired by Dogon\/Yoruba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Zen Curiosity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56211376963932,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/0146\/2108\/files\/IMG_6643_fa545c2b-ee54-41ae-b85f-3739d9b7c38c.jpg?v=1765473025","url":"https:\/\/www.zencuriosity.com\/en\/products\/statuette-ancienne-en-metal-10-cm-de-haut-73-g-superbe-piece","provider":"Zen Curiosity (ex. 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