A wooden altar Head of an Oba, Edo people, Nigeria with an extended beaded collar covering the chin and additional clusters of bead carvings on the crown; the face with large eyes carved, wide, short nose, a small mouth and small ears; there are handles on both sides with the handle on the left connecting to a carving of an upright feather on the left side of the head; a n opening on the top and the back of the head. Light wood, Thick encrusted patina; signs of ritual use. Certificate of origin and provenance.

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Height: 73 cm
Weight: 6,5 kg