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African Art at the Ralph Proctor Gallery
"From the Realm of the Blacksmith"
May 1 through July 31, 1997Exhibit Catalog
Exhibit Introduction
Click on the name of an item to see a larger photo
and more information about that item.Benin Queen Mother RPG0006
$2,500.... the mother of the Benin king (Oba)
enjoyed a special status in the royal
court ...Benin Oba RPG0005
$2,500.... a very traditional casting of the head
of the king (Oba) ...Ife Head of Oni RPG0002
$2,000.... portrait of a deceased king (Oni) by
the Ife, who are said to have originated
bronze casting ...Benin Court Figure RPG0008
$3,500.This bust represents an important member
of the royal court.
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