African Bronze, Lost Wax Castings, Ostrich sculptures Gilded, Ashanti tribe.

Description

Amazing Pair of Birds, I believe they are Bronze, but possibly Brass, from Ghana (Ashanti tribe). Asante Tribe
Lost Wax castings.
If you look a the bodies of the birds, you can see that they were gilded!
I am not sure of the date these were produced, although I have had them for 20 years, and were purchased as antiques.
The taller one is 7"
The smaller one is 5"
I am trying to ship everything Priority mail so that it has tracking and is given priority to be delivered faster and safer. These items are also heavy in weight so it is usually more economical.
I also include an extra little gift in each box.
Happy Shopping!
Please watch this video on bronze casting in Africa. This is just amazing!! I know you will fall in love with these items!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOrzwBiXGkc
More about Lost wax casting:
Lost-wax castings The exquisite lost-wax castings are a fine example of one of the most famous metalworking traditions in world history.
The process begins with beeswax, latex, or another material with a low melting point. It must be soft enough for carving fine details, but hard enough to retain its shape. After the wax object has been carved, increasingly coarse layers of clay are applied to the object and allowed to dry.
The first and finest clay slips capture the wax details in the smooth mold, and the coarser clay layers provide strength. The entire assemblage is fired, causing the original wax carving to melt away, leaving only a baked clay shell. Liquid metal is poured into the empty mold and left to cool and harden. Later, the clay exterior is broken open, revealing the finished metal object beneath. In direct lost-wax casting, the object produced is always unique, as the mold is necessarily destroyed as part of the casting process.
Perfect for any collector!! Happy Bidding!