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Important African Benin Bronze Figure 1710-90 H 28" W 8" D 7" Dignitary

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Important African Benin Bronze Figure 1710-90 H 28" W 8" D 7" Dignitary

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Important African Benin Bronze Figure 1710-90 H 28" W 8" D 7" Dignitary | A Standing Dignitary With Tools In Hand. With Coptic Cross To Chest. There Is A Copy Of A Provenance Report From Orenda, Investigation And Analysis Of Artifacts And Antiques, Dated January 31, 2009. Private Collection, Bloomfield Township, Michigan.

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Important African Benin Bronze Figure 1710-90 H 28" W 8" D 7" Dignitary

Name: Important African Benin Bronze Figure 1710-90 H 28\" W 8\" D 7\" Dignitary
SKU: 149416388
Price: 2750 USD
Availability: InStock

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