HEAD OF THE QUEEN MOTHER, OBA BENIN CULTURE
Bronze. Face with very pronounced p…

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HEAD OF THE QUEEN MOTHER, OBA BENIN CULTURE Bronze. Face with very pronounced physiognomic elements, with scarification on forehead. High conical hairstyle covered with lattice with row of pendants at base. High cylindrical neck adorned with collar. Measures 42 x 16 cm.

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HEAD OF THE QUEEN MOTHER, OBA BENIN CULTURE

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