This is the rating and price for A Benin Hip Mask Of A Human Face, 1970.0
Description : thinly cast, and modelled in high relief, the face encircled by a beard composed of numerous stylized mudfish and a row of loops for suspension, the face with full protruding lips, a wide nose and prominent eyes inset with metal, and wearing a reticulated headdress composed of numerous cast coral beads, fine varied aged patina. height 7 1/4 in. (18.4cm.) Published: Museum of African Art, The Language of African Art, 24 May-7 September 1970 Exhibited: Washington, D. C., The Language of African Art, Museum of African Art, 1970: number 293 Masks such as this were worn by certain high ranking officials or chiefs in Benin over a tie on the costume at the left hip. The beard shows the typical border of stylized mudfish represent prosperity, peace, well-being and fertility (Ben Amos, 1976: 245). The mudfish are also one of the symbols relating to the Oba or chief in Benin iconography. For related examples see Pitt-Rivers, (1900: figures 86-87) and Von Luschan, (1919: 375-376).
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