African, Edo/benin, Nigeria, Forged Iron Ceremonial "ada/eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short Sword) - Jun 06, 2023 | Ray's Premier Auction In Nj
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African, Edo/Benin, Nigeria, Forged Iron Ceremonial "Ada/Eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short sword)

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African, Edo/Benin, Nigeria, Forged Iron Ceremonial "Ada/Eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short sword)
African, Edo/Benin, Nigeria, Forged Iron Ceremonial "Ada/Eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short sword)
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Edo/Benin, Nigeria, forged iron ceremonial "Ada/Eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short sword) with perforated and carved patterns, 21"h x 3.5"w

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York
Condition
Good
Dimensions
21 x 3.5 in
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African, Edo/Benin, Nigeria, Forged Iron Ceremonial "Ada/Eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short sword)

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