Nigerian Benin Head with Crown bronze It offers a profound connection

It offers a profound connection to the Baule people's rich traditions

including funerals

They are believed to embody the spirits they represent

This Ndebele Fertility Doll serves as both a beautiful decorative piece and a tangible connection to the rich cultural heritage of South Africa

elongated neck

Nigerian Benin Head with Crown bronze It offers a profound connectionBenin Head from Nigeria 18th Century (7in X 10in X 19in) This bronze crowned head is from the royal court of Benin, Nigeria. They are produced using the 'lost wax' method of bronze casting. The 'Benin Bronzes' (made of brass and bronze) are a group of sculptures that include elaborately decorated cast plaques, commemorative heads, animal and human figures, items of royal regalia, and personal ornaments. They were created from at least the 16th century