Sale 219 Lot 213

NIGERIAN CAST BRONZE ROYAL HEAD IN THE STYLE OF IFE WITH FACIAL STRIATIONS Cast bronze lost-wax head sculpture executed in the classical West African Kingdom of Ife tradition. The head displays fine linear facial striations symbolizing royal veiling or scarification complemented by almond-shaped eyes, full lips, and a elongated neck rendered with pronounced horizontal creasing and a verdigris bronze patina. Height: 12.5 inches
$250-350

PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob Nothstein, Silver Spring, MD.
All proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit charitable causes.