African Insights Series: The Art of Honor – Queen Mother Pendant Mask – Iyoba
Queen Mother Pendant Mask – Iyoba: The Benin ivory mask is a miniature sculptural portrait in ivoryof Idia, the first Iyoba (Queen Mother) of the 16th century Benin Empire, taking the form of a traditional African mask, commissioned by the King of Benin to honor his mother.





