Armlet of cast brass/bronze ornamented on exterior with rows of human heads, some wearing headdresses, leopard heads and other animals in relief: West Africa, Nigeria, Edo State, Benin
WEST AFRICA. NIGERIA. BENIN. BRONZES. ARMLET cast bronze, cylindrical; ornamented in relief with rows of human heads, some wearing headdresses, and with heads of leopards and other animals, all on a ground engraved with an imbricated pattern; cable borders. Benin, W. Africa, Midwestern State: 16th century. L.5 1/4in. Diam. 3 3/8 in. Bought of (£12).