"Recade With An Anthropomorphic Head With A Crest Hairstyle With Six Round Protuberances Tiv Culture Nigeria"
RECADE with anthropomorphic head with crest hairstyle with six round protuberances, cylindrical handle at the proximal part in the shape of an openwork sphere and elongated iron at the crescent-shaped end. The recades are attributes of a customary leader.Tiv culture, Nigeria 19th century or earlier
Copper alloy
H.: 45.2; L.: 33 cm
No. 329 from the “Bronzes, monumental miniatures” exhibition-sale.
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