Two heads Ife Nigeria Bronze H.: 14 cm. H.:... Lot 29

Two heads Ife Nigeria Bronze H.: 14 cm. H.: 9 cm. - Head with fine, realistic features whose face is covered with engraved parallel striations. The almond-shaped eyes are stretched out, the nose is hemmed, the mouth is thick. The headdress is decorated with a feather. The grooves around the neck are a sign of great beauty among the Yoruba. - Head with fine, realistic features. The almond-shaped eyes are stretched, the nose is hemmed, the mouth is thick. The grooves around the neck are a sign of great beauty among the Yoruba. These heads were hung on a wooden effigy, dressed to represent the deceased queen at a funeral and then buried in a shrine. Objects made specifically for colonial trade with obvious decorative interest. Consultant : Jean-Pierre LACOSTE