This small cast Benin bronze depicts the head of an oba or king, with large, oval-shaped eyes. Wearing an spiralling adornment around his neck, the man raises his head upwards, and slightly to the side. Crowning his head is an intricately cast headdress, with a central feature pointing towards the sky.
Imperfections present in the bronze head point to its age, and suggest that this piece is an early casting.
Ex Seward Kennedy Collection, UK
Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century (Or Before)
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