Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity
Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks - Art for Eternity

Pair Benin Bronze Hip Masks

16301

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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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