African lost wax casting

Unknown1830/1960

Kenya National Archives
Nairobi, Kenya

Casting metal (gold, brass, bronze etc) by the lost wax ("cire perdue") technique is an ancient art in Africa. The best castings are rarely surpassed anywhere in the world.

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Title: African lost wax casting
Creator: Unknown
Creator Lifespan: 1830
Date: 1830/1960
Location: West Africa.
Type: Metal (gold, brass, bronze) casting
Rights: Kenya National Archives

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