Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks

Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks

$4,500.00
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Benin Kingdom, Nigeria,  XIXth century Both matched fine castings of ancestral Obas (kings) with symmetrical pleasing facial features, neck collars and headdresses.  Pierced for attachment.  Excellent aged patinas. Functioned as high status regalia in Royal court.   Dimensions  17.0 cm (6.7 in) H. ea + custom mounts. Provenance  Jul 3, 1990, Christie's - Tribal Art Lot 51.

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