west-african-benin-bronze-head
Lot 2554
West African Benin Bronze Head
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Nigeria, 20th century, modeled with upper aperture for a tusk and the typical odigda (band of neck rings).

10 3/4 x 7 in.

From the Collection of the late Ronald and Elizabeth Sher, Pittsboro, North Carolina

The high collar and beaded headdress represent the coral beaded costume worn by reigning Obas.

Lacking one element from the headdress.