This ebony sculpture has been beautifully handcrafed from ebony wood. It is an ebony bust of a Benin woman with traditional hairstyle. Benin carvers are historically known for their carving skills and their talent can been full appreciated in this ebony bust as the carver has further beautified this sculpture by taking full advantage of the natural two – tone colour of Benin ebony. The bust features a necklace, which can be moved in different direction to obtain the best presentation. The bust has been polished by the carver used nothing but a special natural cloth to obtain a high shine, which finishes the piece to perfection.