Idia of Benin necklace dolls with afro hair Africa map is 1

Africa map is 1

they are valued by many as permanent body art enhancing its wearer

18k Gold plated

2cm "Gye Nyame" Earrings

Idia of Benin necklace dolls with afro hair Africa map is 1Pendant Material: 18 K Gold plating on stainless steel Approximately 3. 2cm long. Textured The original Benin ivory mask is a miniature sculptural portrait in ivory of Idia, the first Iyoba (Queen Mother) of the 16th century Benin Empire, taking the form of a traditional African mask. Queen Idia is the famous warrior who became even more popular when an ivory carving of her face was adopted as the symbol of FESTAC in 1977. History: Mask ORIGINALLY