24th Jun, 2021 9:30

Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art

 
  Lot 191
 

Two Benin bronze busts of Queen Idia, Nigeria, Queen Mother of the Benin Empire, her tall coiffure covered in a simulated coral beaded net, the eyebrows scarified, and with a necklace around her long neck, 26cm, on wood stands; a Benin bronze bust of an Oba (King), wearing a bifurcated crown with scarification marks to the skull, the neck and chest with plain band necklaces, 30.5cm

The collection of Eric Mayes.

Sold for £130


 

Two Benin bronze busts of Queen Idia, Nigeria, Queen Mother of the Benin Empire, her tall coiffure covered in a simulated coral beaded net, the eyebrows scarified, and with a necklace around her long neck, 26cm, on wood stands; a Benin bronze bust of an Oba (King), wearing a bifurcated crown with scarification marks to the skull, the neck and chest with plain band necklaces, 30.5cm

Provenance

The collection of Eric Mayes.

Images or videos

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.