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Benin Bronze "Oba" Memorial Head

June 16th 2019 @ 7:00pm EST
Winning Bid
$161

Item Details

Edo, Court of Benin, Nigeria
Untitled (Oba memorial head), 19th/20th century
Cast brass head
Unmarked

A Benin bronze (technically cast brass) memorial head of an Oba (king/ruler) by the Edo (present day Nigeria, Africa). The royal depicted is wearing a crown with a cap of layered beads and clusters of hanging braids. The Oba features striking wide eyes and a regal aesthetic. Also typical are the three cicatrices above each eye.

Condition

- dust and accretions throughout; some scratches and marks throughout;

Dimensions

7.0" W x 8.5" H x 6.5" D

Item #

ITMG330723

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