Bidspirit auction | HEAD

HEAD - Sculptural head in metal alloy, with naturalistic modeling, soft volumes, and a serene expression. Almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, and full-lipped mouth with fine incisions. The surface exhibits a lustrous brown patina, with blackened areas and discreet signs of use; regular perforations surround the mouth and chin and mark the hairline. Cylindrical base with a frontal orifice; a piece that presents characteristics that may refer to West African traditions, close to the Ife/Benin corpus.