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Nigerian Bronze Bust

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Item Details

Description

Nigerian Bronze Bust

Undated, depicting an Oba tribal figure, primitive with carved detail; figure hollow inside showing remnants

Height: 24 inches, Width: 15 inches, Depth: 8 inches

Condition: Very Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use; cracks and holes consistent with a handmade item; visible joint seams; light dirt accumulation

Category: Decorative Arts > Ethnographic

Estimated Sale Time: 11:43 am CST

Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly.

Sales Tax: Illinois (8.000%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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Condition

Very Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use; cracks and holes consistent with a handmade item; visible joint seams; light dirt accumulation