A large Benin bronze bust of Queen Idia, Nigeria, wearing a high pointed ukpe - okhue crown of lattice with coral bead pendants, four cicatrices above each eye flanking two vertical incised lines, the b=neck with rings, upon a raised integral base, each side with relief cast knot decoration, 57cm
A private West Yorkshire collection.
Sold for £120
A large Benin bronze bust of Queen Idia, Nigeria, wearing a high pointed ukpe - okhue crown of lattice with coral bead pendants, four cicatrices above each eye flanking two vertical incised lines, the b=neck with rings, upon a raised integral base, each side with relief cast knot decoration, 57cm
ProvenanceA private West Yorkshire collection.