Bidspirit auction | Benin Bronze Oduduwa Mask

Benin Bronze Oduduwa Mask - African Benin bronze style Female masquerader head, 20th century. Cast in the lost wax technique in bronze with a large opening to the underside and a series of square punch perforated holes around the border. A Similar example having been sold by Martel Maides Auctions 10/2/2014, lot #458 for $2500 Pounds Sterling. Size 15 1/4” L, Weight 11 lb. 12.6 oz Ex-Tennessee Estate. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.