Bronze commemorative head, intricately cast using the lost-wax technique. It features a stylized human face with naturalistic features—almond-shaped eyes, full lips, and a serene expression. The head is adorned with a high, elaborate headdress decorated with patterns and protrusions, including a central crest. Two large, circular side ornaments extend from the headgear. The neck is elongated and covered with a ringed or beaded pattern, typical of royal portraiture in the Benin and Ife traditions. The craftsmanship suggests it represents a high-ranking or royal individual.
it most likely represent Princess Adasuwa
Daughter of Chief Odia, the Ezomo of Uzebu, Princess Adasuwa was renowned as the beauty queen of 17th-century Benin. Famed for her unmatched beauty—said to rival the divine—she captivated all who saw her. Her charm brought her fame and influence, yet her pride and vanity led to a tragic end, as the same beauty that elevated her also became her downfall.
Source: Omorogbe, Aigbe. Princess Bronze Head, Bronze-cast(lost-wax), Private collection, Benin city
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