A bronze head in the style of Benin - probably Ivbiotọ - with a coral beaded headress and matching braids on the sides, the oaken, rimmed eyes with pupils marked by oxidized iron ilays, a straight naturalistic nose over a full-lipped mouth framed by cat's whiskers; greenish encrusted patina of different layers.

It is not yet clear what function the cat's whiskers have, especially if it is a high-ranking personality who has the privilege of wearing coral beads.

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Height: 24,5 cm
Weight: 1,6 kg