Cast Brass Head Of Queen Mother Iyobe Ife Yoruba Nigeria

$300 · Offered by Second Story Books

Nigeria. This cast brass head represents an Iyoba, or Queen Mother, in the Benin Kingdom style of Nigeria. It displays an idealized face with almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, full lips, circular ears, a ringed neck, and a tall, textured headdress. These busts honor the Queen Mother’s significant role in royal lineage, spiritual protection, and the continuity of Benin kingship. Dimensions approximately 20 x 5.5 x 7 inches In Very Good condition, with

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