Bidspirit auction | A Benin Bronze Commemorative Head

A Benin Bronze Commemorative Head of an Oba - A cast bronze commemorative head representing an Oba from the Benin Kingdom. The sculpture is produced using a traditional lost-wax casting method in a copper alloy. It features a hollow interior with a circular aperture at the crown and a small casting vent or mounting hole located at the lower rear of the base. The figure wears royal regalia including a high beaded collar and an intricate openwork headdress with a central vertical finial and four curved lateral projections. The surface exhibits a dark brown patina with golden-toned highlights on raised areas and accumulated encrustation within the recessed textures. No maker marks or signatures are visible on the exterior surfaces. Height: Approximately 9 inches.