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19th C. African Benin ex-Hollywood Star- Anthony Quinn -cast brass head depicting a member of the royal family w/ COA and Provenance Iyoba
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From late Hollywood Star's Anthony Quinn's personal collection! Authentic 19th Century Grand (13 7/8 inches) Benin cast-brass head depicting a member of the royal family. Stunning and rare piece of Iyoba (Queen mother) displays Forward tilted peak of the headdress. The elaborate netlike surface represents coral beading that were traditionally worn by nobility. The visage is stylized but presents an idealized and youthful visage, likely the Iyoba during the prime of her life - and features ovoid eyelids and slitted pupils, incised linear markings that represent scarification on the brow, petite ears, and protruding lips. The Iyoba rank was given significant power in the 15th century when Idia, the mother of king Esigie, fought for her son's right to rule as Oba. Out of respect for her loyalty and strength, Iyobas rank second to the Oba himself and have the right to commission cast brass sculptures to place upon altars - a privilege that had been reserved for just the Oba. Size: 6.125" Deep x 13.875" Height (15.55 cm x 35.24 cm)
Condition: Tiny loss to tip of cap as shown. Small perforations to face and back of neck where brass plates meet, with a few small spalls, chipping to cap, face, neck, and verso, and light encrustations. Great patina across exterior surfaces.
Provenance: Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from very well respected gallery that deals in Antiquities where it was purchased. Further: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000.
(Bio from Artemis Galleries): Mr. Quinn appeared in more than 180 films in his 55-year career and his work brought him to exotic locations across the globe. His lifelong passion for collecting art fueled his creativity and helped bring to life some iconic characters like Zorba the Greek, Paul Gaugin in Lust for Life, Auda Abu Tayi in Lawrence of Arabia and hundreds more. Some of his favorite filming locations were in Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Mexico and the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. Quinn collected art and artifacts from various cultures and eras, fueling this passion with his sincere curiosity, intelligence, and boundless energy.
Released from private collection that has sold in New York City galleries as well as top auction houses-Guaranteed Authentic
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
Refunds and Exchanges
We accept returns within 30 days of the purchase of the item. However, the buyer is responsible for shipping the item back to us and that cost will not be refunded. We will refund your money for the item as soon as we receive the item back. Please send the item back to us with tracking or insured.
Condition: Tiny loss to tip of cap as shown. Small perforations to face and back of neck where brass plates meet, with a few small spalls, chipping to cap, face, neck, and verso, and light encrustations. Great patina across exterior surfaces.
Provenance: Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from very well respected gallery that deals in Antiquities where it was purchased. Further: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000.
(Bio from Artemis Galleries): Mr. Quinn appeared in more than 180 films in his 55-year career and his work brought him to exotic locations across the globe. His lifelong passion for collecting art fueled his creativity and helped bring to life some iconic characters like Zorba the Greek, Paul Gaugin in Lust for Life, Auda Abu Tayi in Lawrence of Arabia and hundreds more. Some of his favorite filming locations were in Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Mexico and the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. Quinn collected art and artifacts from various cultures and eras, fueling this passion with his sincere curiosity, intelligence, and boundless energy.
Released from private collection that has sold in New York City galleries as well as top auction houses-Guaranteed Authentic
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
Refunds and Exchanges
We accept returns within 30 days of the purchase of the item. However, the buyer is responsible for shipping the item back to us and that cost will not be refunded. We will refund your money for the item as soon as we receive the item back. Please send the item back to us with tracking or insured.
