Pair of brass wall mounts

Metalworking

Mar 8

Written By Florence Okoye

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A brass wall mount depicting a man's head. On their headwear you can see details such as criss crossing strips of metal. Around their neck is an elaborate collar of a lace-like design.

The back of a brass wall mount depicting a man's head. From this view it is clear that the mount is hollow.

A brass wall mount depicting the face of a bearded and moustachioed man, with an elaborate headdress and neck piece. The headdress is cut through and has three protruding, crown-like features. The neckpiece consists of lines and circles. The feature

A photo of two brass wall mounts lying side by side in their protective wrappings. On the left is a wall mount of a bearded and moustachioed soldier; on the right a man wearing a traditional headpiece.

A brass wall mount depicting a man's head. On their headwear you can see details such as criss crossing strips of metal. Around their neck is an elaborate collar of a lace-like design.

The back of a brass wall mount depicting a man's head. From this view it is clear that the mount is hollow.

A photo of two brass wall mounts lying side by side in their protective wrappings. On the left is a wall mount of a bearded and moustachioed soldier; on the right a man wearing a traditional headpiece.

These could have been a gift, we are not entirely sure. We also don't know when it's from, perhaps 2002?

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