#1130 Vtg Benin Bronze Head of a Queen Nigeria 14" H

This exceptional Benin Bronze portraiture exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Nigeria's royal brass-casting tradition. Standing 14 inches tall, the regal queen's head showcases the lost-wax casting technique perfected over centuries, producing a singular work of art. Historically displayed on palace altars, such pieces served to honor the monarchy's divine lineage. The brass casters' guild maintained exclusive relationships with royal courts and nobility.