Hermès Scarf 90 cm – Trésor royal du Bénin – Sophie Koechlin (1997)

Hermès Scarf 90 cm – Trésor royal du Bénin – Sophie Koechlin (1997)
Signed by Sophie Koechlin, Trésor royal du Bénin (Royal Treasure of Benin) immerses us in the grandeur of the ancient Kingdom of Benin, which stretched along the Gulf of Guinea. A sumptuous and rare, predominantly black palette. Sought after by collectors.

• Brand: Hermès
• Title: Trésor royal du Bénin
• Artist: Sophie Koechlin
• Year of issue: 1997 (single original edition, never reissued)
• Palette: deep black, electric blue, gold, bronze
• Condition: excellent condition.
• Size: 90 × 90 cm (36" × 36")
• Composition: 100% silk twill
• Finish: hand-rolled hem
• Made in France
• Hermès box: no
• Authenticity: Every Hermès scarf is carefully authenticated and guaranteed genuine by Carré Society, and is delivered with a purchase invoice.

A word from Diane
This scarf is a true gem for discerning collectors, as it was issued only once, in 1997. I particularly love the dramatic depth of the black ground, which makes the electric blue of the exotic vegetation and the golden gleam of the bronzes literally leap out. The composition showcases a priceless treasure where ivory and coral beads sit alongside bronze statuettes of sacred symbolism. We discover figures of the court, a sacred cockerel and the famous heads bearing the likeness of defeated chiefs, telling the history and power of this fascinating civilisation. It is a page of African art history worn in silk, of rare elegance, mysterious and very graphic.

Rigorously selected, this pre-owned piece may show slight signs of wear. We invite you to look carefully at the photographs, which are an integral part of the description. Every scarf is cleaned and pressed by a Hermès specialist before dispatch.