Head of femenine personage - Culture Ifé

Small femenine head which stands out for its elegance and serenity. It may represent a noblewomen, as is suggested-according to some specialists-by the scarifications, a recurring motif which covers the whole face. The portrait is crafted in a realistic but idealised manner: thus, the ears, the almond eyes, the nose and the thick and sensual lips are modelled in a naturalistic way. The cheeks are slightly swollen. The hairstyle is simple, with the hair gathered at the back in two oval shaped buns. It probably formed part of a statue which has been lost.