Hip ornament; lost-wax cast in brass. In form of human face with openwork beaded headdress and beaded udaeha band across forehead. Three scarification marks above each eye; pupils inlaid with iron nails. Projecting decorative flange around lower face has stylised mudfish; small suspension loops below. Two loops at back for suspension; one crotal attached.
Such hip ornaments are commissioned and worn by senior members of the men's associations based in the Oba's palace in Benin City. They are worn tied over a sash on the left hip.