Description
This is a hand made sculpture from Lagos and it shows the Face of Festac .
Queen Idia, the face of FESTAC 77 was the mother of Esigie, the Oba of Benin who ruled from 1504 to 1550. She played a very significant role in the rise and reign of her son. She has been described as a great warrior, who fought relentlessly before and during her son’s reign as the Oba (king) of the Edo people.