A beautifully carved early 20th century bovine bone from Benin, it depicts the heads of the Oba and his queen at the top with the warriors below and a second fuller carving of the Oba to the base. There are old chips to the bone and wear & tear from handling.
Dimensions: W: 11cm (4.3") H: 38cm (15") D: 17cm (6.7")
A beautifully carved early 20th century bovine bone from Benin, it depicts the heads of the Oba and his queen at the top with the warriors below and a second fuller carving of the Oba to the base. There are old chips to the bone and wear & tear from handling.
Dimensions: W: 11cm (4.3") H: 38cm (15") D: 17cm (6.7")