Object Story
Historical and provenance dossier
Historical era
16th-17th Century Inspired Court Art
Origin country
Nigeria
Estimated age
19th century documented casting
Previous ownership
Private collection in Abuja before consignment to Antiques Curator.
Historical description
A refined bronze head with coral regalia motifs and dense relief work, curated for collectors of West African court traditions.
Provenance history
Recorded in a Lagos estate inventory and later reviewed by regional art historians.