Head Queen leads - the Oba - Nigeria (No Reserve Price)
Queen mother head in bini Edo bronze from the binin citi of Nigeria.
As the mother of the Oba, the iyoba was the only woman to hold a very high office in the royal court of Benin
Her very high rank is illustrated by bronze altar pieces and altars depict her as a high-ranking royal person, with a full adornment of coral beads.
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Queen mother head in bini Edo bronze from the binin citi of Nigeria.
As the mother of the Oba, the iyoba was the only woman to hold a very high office in the royal court of Benin
Her very high rank is illustrated by bronze altar pieces and altars depict her as a high-ranking royal person, with a full adornment of coral beads.
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