A remarkable and heavy African bronze sculpture depicting a ram, with fine decorations on the back and chest. Lost wax casting. It was probably made in the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the famous ram sculpture found in the British Museum in London. In the kingdom of Benin, the ram was a symbol of real power, as well as masculinity and perseverance. It was customary to sacrifice a ram in the Ague ceremony, inaugurated by Oba Esigie (1550) as part of important celebrations.