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African Benin Bronze Head of Oba

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Oba Benin Bronze Head: African Art Oba Benin Bronze Head from Nigeria. The dimension is 19.5 inches high x 9 inches depth x 7.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $65.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental

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African Benin Bronze Head, 20th Century: African Benin Bronze Head of a Female with Ornate Headdress. Bronze heads from Benin are beautiful sculptures that usually depict the Oba of Benin (ancient or new). The majority of bronze heads are ar

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An African Benin bronze of a royal Oba head, featuring neck rings and a leopard atop the head. Hole noted at the top. Measures 8 1/4" L, 6" W x 9 1/2" H. *note - cracking and holes noted, patina

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African Benin Bronze Head of Oba

Name: African Benin Bronze Head of Oba
SKU: 146985349
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $250

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