National Commission for Museums and Monuments

Benin

Description

Benin bronze Queen mother head with beaded crown flowing from the head down the cheek. It has Ichi marks on the forehead. The neck is fully beaded. The head is on a base and with naturalistic features.

Locality: Benin

Chronology: 16th Century

Provenance: South-south

Material: Copper and Tin

Measurement: H 52cm, B 16.8cm, W 6kg

Current Location: National Museum Lagos