24th Jun, 2021 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art
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.
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
ProvenanceThe collection of Eric Mayes.
