Furniture & Works of Art including: The Michael Nellist Collection of Treen - 15th September 2009

Lot 714

A Benin bronze attendant chief

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £4200

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Description

A Benin bronze attendant chief, from a pendant, wearing a coral tunic and headdress with phallic finial, with his left hand supporting that of the Oba, early 17th century, 5in (12.7cm) h.