M. Hiltawski sold two objects from the Kingdom of Benin to the Hamburg Museum für Völkerkunde (today MARKK) in 1912. How she had previously come into possession of these pieces has not yet been determined.
Unfertige Hüftmaske mit Kopf eines Oba
Unbekannte Werkstatt der Bronzegießergilde Igun Eronmwon / Königreich Benin, Nigeria, Anfang 20. Jh. / Gelbguss, Eisen / Ankauf von Frau Hiltawski, 1912, Inv. Nr. 12.19:1
Label Text (eng)
Unfinished Hip Mask with Head of an Oba
Unidentified workshop of the Bronze Casters Guild Igun Eronmwon / Benin Kingdom, Nigeria, early 20th century / Brass, iron / Acquired from Ms. Hiltawski, 1912, Inv. no. 12.19:1