National Commission for Museums and Monuments

Benin

Description

Benin altar of the hand representing the queen mother (Iyoba), two female attendants on her side supporting her arms and two male palace servants. On top of the altar is a center opening that is meant to hold a carved ivory tusk. The body is decorated with geometric designs.

Locality: Benin

Chronology: 16th Century

Provenance: South-south

Material: Copper and Tin

Measurement: H 21cm, B 25.2cm, W 13.2kg

Current Location: National Museum Lagos