"Altar of the Hand" - Ikegobo - fNigeria; lost-wax cast in brass. Cylindrical in form with central figure of Oba (king) on top wearing beaded coral regalia and holding two downturned eben swords. Flanked by two kneeling chiefs, with leopard figures in front. Behind chiefs are two standing female figures. Altar has circular hole in top at back and square hole between kneeling chiefs at front. Central register on side of altar features large opposing figures of Oba and Queen Mother with various attendants between. Lower register depicts sacrifical animals: cow and leopard as well as human hands, and rams' heads. some oxidation. Certificate of origin and provenance.

Height: 46 cm
Weight: 33,2 kg