Symbol Of Wealth 84 5/8In (215Cm) High
Notes : Ben Osawe was initially taught by his father, who at the time was a sculptor at the court of the king of Benin, Oba Eweka II. In his 20s he moved to London to study at the School of Graphic Art (1956-59) and the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts (1960-65). In 1965, he was selected to represent Nigeria at the Commonwealth Festival in Glasgow. He returned to Nigeria in 1966 before moving to Benin City in 1979, where he continues to sculpt in a variety of media including cement, wood, clay and metal.
