Bidspirit auction | Large brass sculpture from Benin,

Large brass sculpture from Benin, Afri - Large brass sculpture from Benin, Africa, 19th/20th century. Boat with Western soldiers and locals seated inside. Depiction of the deportation of the King of Benin, Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi, aka Overami, in 1897 by British troops. Hollow, but solid, heavy construction. Approx. 55 x 17 x 28 cm