{"title":"Cabinet Of Curiosities","description":"\u003cp\u003eGallery ILE is delighted to present its Cabinet of Curiosities, inspired by the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e attire often found in the Vestiaire of Kings and Monarchs at the Royal Court of Dahomey's ancient Kingdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmongst these truly rare finds, a one of a kind \"Makpo\" or Recade, the royal sceptre specific to the Kings of Dahomey who wore them on the left shoulder. Casted in bronze, it features intricately  carved feathers and is adorned with a mythological Kalao bird's head believed to symbolise the arrival of peace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wooden hair comb, arm bands, paper weights and refined jewellery pieces masterfully carved in Ebony wood, red agate, organic clay and bones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's even a stellar 60 years old ancestral 'Adjito' board game hand carved in \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuibourtia Copallife that eerily resembles a baby crocodile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe Hope you'll enjoy this highly curated selection \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eof interstellar artefacts and rare collectibles, masterfully crafted by the best master-artisans currently working in Benin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImage Credits: Phyllis Galembo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-makpo-royal-sceptre","title":"The 'Makpo' | Royal Sceptre","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequiring 160 hours of work, this stellar Makpo (also known as a Recade), is hand crafted from bronze by none other than Damien Akati, one of Benin's most celebrated master-artisan, whose ancestral silversmith atelier is located in the royal city of Abomey, in southeast Benin. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to the handcrafted nature, shades may vary slightly over time. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 52.3 cm  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth: 3 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepth: 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWeight: 4 Kg \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYear: 2022 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbomey City, Benin, West Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis rare artefact of art is unique, authentic and certified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecific to the Kings of Dahomey who wore them on the left shoulder, this superbly bronze casted \"Makpo\" (also known as a Recade), is hand carved by no other than Damien Akati, one of the most celebrated master-artisan currently working in Benin, This unique collector's item features intricate feathers and is adorned with a mythological Kalao bird's head believed to symbolise the arrival of peace. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eDamien Akati’s grandfather, the late \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eEkplékendo Akati, is the author of the famous 'God Ogun', which he sculpted in 1858, Considered one of the most beautiful and representative of the ancient kingdom of Dahomey, the artefact is still present in the permanent collection of the Musée du Quai Branly, in Paris, France. Coming from a lineage of blacksmiths, Damien perpetuates the skills of his creed, through the use of bronze, iron and carved wood from which he masterfully crafts ornate regalia that pay homage to Benin's ancestral kingdom. Known for their astute sense for detailing , Akati royal sceptres are often surmounted by mythical creatures  representative of sovereign power. These beautiful works in craftsmanship, apart from their purely aesthetic appeal, are the vibrant testaments of a not so distant past.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilé Worldwide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40451749216317,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6488\/6333\/products\/PTC_6719.jpg?v=1673035152"},{"product_id":"the-crocodile-adjito-board-game","title":"The Crocodile | Ancestral 'Adjito' Board Game","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stellar ancestral \u003c\/span\u003eAdjito Board Game is crafted from a singular block of sustainably sourced Hymenaea Verrucosa, also known as Copalier tree. This truly iconic artefact was sculpted 70 years ago by a master artisan located in the village of \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAgonli-Houégbo. The Adjito is a two-row mancala-style board game played in the Kingdom of Dahomey in the nineteenth century.\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 73 cm \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth Body: 19 cm \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth Tail: 24 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepth: 13 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 4 Kg \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYear: 1952 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgongli, Benin, West Africa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eDue to the handcrafted nature, shades may vary overtime. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis artefact is unique, authentic and certified.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDating back to the 2nd century AD, evidences clearly indicate the ‘Adjito’ board game (also known as ‘Mancala’) finds it origins in Ancient Egypt. Similar artefacts were later uncovered in the city of Genera (Israel) and in an excavated Roman bathhouse where pottery boards dating back to the 3rd century AD were unearthed. Further evidences suggest that fragments of the board game dating between the 6th and 7th centuries AD, were also found in the Aksumite areas of Matara (in Eritrea) and Yeha (in Ethiopia).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Rules :The Adjito Board Game is structured in a 2x8-10 board. Three counters in each hole. The direction of sowing is not given. When the final counter is dropped in an empty hole in the player's own row, the contents of the opposite hole in the opponent's row are captured. The player who captures the most counters wins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ileworldwide.com\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ileworldwide.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact us for more Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ilé Worldwide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40452401037373,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6488\/6333\/products\/PTC_6745.jpg?v=1673101184"},{"product_id":"black-ebony-wood-bangle-bracelet","title":"Black Ebony Wood Bangle Cuff Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supersized Bangle Cuff Bracelet is crafted from a singular bloc of Zebra Diospyros Crassiflora, more commonly known as Black Ebony Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sourced in the sacred forest of 'Oro Zoun' located in Southern Benin. Carved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the skilled hands of a master-artisan situated in the village of Agonli Hoegbo,  this ethereal jewellery piece of both exquisite and timeless manufacture could easily be seen adorning the wrist of a Royal Princess at the Royal Palace of Abomey or that of a modern day style icon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 7 cm \u003cbr\u003eWidth: \u003cspan\u003e9.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHight: 5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 0,90 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYear: 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAgongli, Benin, West Africa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eDue to the handcrafted nature, shades may vary overtime. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis jewellery piece is unique, authentic and certified.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe inception of jewellery craftsmanship in Benin, dates back to the Edo Empire (1440–1897), a pre-colonial African state located in what is now known as the Southern region of Nigeria which was then part of the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey. Primarily crafted from cast bronze, carved ivory or ebony wood, these objects of regalia were exclusively produced for the royal court of the Oba of Benin - a divine ruler for whom the craftsmen created a range of ceremonially significant artefacts, that continue to yield great historical significance and style to this day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ilé Worldwide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40457079390269,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6488\/6333\/products\/PTC_6781.jpg?v=1673528284"},{"product_id":"zebra-black-ebony-wood-bangle-necklace","title":"Black Zebra Ebony Wood Bangle Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis superb long beaded necklace is crafted from Diospyros Crassiflora, more commonly known as Black Ebony Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esustainably sourced in the sacred forest of 'Oro Zoun' located in Southern Benin. Carved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e by the skilled hands of a master-artisan,  this ethereal jewellery piece transcends the very notion of time. This exquisite artefact could easily be seen adorning the neck of a Princess at the Royal Palace of Abomey or perhaps that of a modern day American socialite the likes of Nancy Cunard.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 44.5 cm  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth Beads: 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 0,70 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgongli, Benin, West Africa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eDue to the handcrafted nature, shades may vary overtime. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis jewellery piece is unique, authentic and certified.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe inception of jewellery craftsmanship in Benin, dates back to the Edo Empire (1440–1897), a pre-colonial African state located in what is now known as the South-South region of Nigeria which was then part of the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey. Primarily crafted from cast bronze, carved ivory or ebony wood, these objects of regalia were exclusively produced for the royal court of the Oba of Benin - a divine ruler for whom the craftsmen created a range of ceremonially significant artefacts, that continue to yield great historical significance and style to this day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ileworldwide.com\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact us for more Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ilé Worldwide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40457131098173,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6488\/6333\/products\/PTC_6772.jpg?v=1678483164"},{"product_id":"zebra-black-ebony-wood-bangle-bracelet","title":"Black Zebra Ebony Wood Bangle Cuff Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supersized Bangle Cuff Bracelet is crafted from a singular bloc of Zebra Diospyros Crassiflora, more commonly known as Black Ebony Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sourced in the sacred forest of 'Oro Zoun' located in Southern Benin. Carved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the skilled hands of a master-artisan situated in the village of Agonli Hoegbo,  this ethereal jewellery piece of both exquisite and timeless manufacture could easily be seen adorning the wrist of a Royal Princess at the Royal Palace of Abomey or that of a modern day style icon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 7 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHight: 5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 0,92 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYear: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgongli, Benin, West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eDue to the handcrafted nature, shades may vary overtime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewellery piece is unique, authentic and certified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe inception of jewellery craftsmanship in Benin, dates back to the Edo Empire (1440–1897), a pre-colonial African state located in what is now known as the South-South region of Nigeria which was then part of the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey. 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