Queen’s Head
Bini O Edo (Benin) · Nigeria
Reference: BRN-136
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- Material
- Bronze
These heads representing Queen Mother Oba were the replica of the owner's face, in a size equivalent to about two thirds of the original. It's a…
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Full original description
These heads representing Queen Mother Oba were the replica of the owner's face, in a size equivalent to about two thirds of the original. It's a replica of the beginning of the century. XX or earlier made with a multitude of details and an expression of dignity and serenity. At first they were made of wood or clay, difficult to preserve throughout the times. The brass, or African bronze, in addition to enduring through the times, by its shining brightness had the virtue of turning away the forces from evil. From wood or clay they were passed to metal by the procedure of lost wax. These heads are a symbol of the continuity and permanence of royalty. They were meant to honor ancestors in family altars, while beautifying them.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First of the century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Nigeria. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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