1915/​7032

Benin double bell (egogo) of patinated bronze decorated with figure groups and lion heads. Large bell decorated on each side with chief standing with arms upheld by attendants, lion heads and chime bells. Smaller bell decorated with single lion head and chime bells. Nigeria. H. app. 31 cm.

Provenance: Ex. Old danish private collection.

Condition

Age-related wear. Minor cracks.

Auction

Tribal art, 11 April 2019

Category

Ethnographica

Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold