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African Benin Bronze Oba Head Sculpture from Nigeria.

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African Benin Bronze Oba Head Sculpture from Nigeria.

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African Benin Bronze Oba Head Sculpture from Nigeria. Size 12.5 inches tall, weighs 5 lbs. Has a matte exterior finish. Heads of Benin kings, or â€œObas”, are traditional idealized image of an oba of the former Kingdom of Benin. Such sculptural images typically represented the preceding ruler and were displayed at a shrine in his honor, serving as powerful symbols of kingship and lineage. Provenance: From a private NYC collection.

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African Benin Bronze Oba Head Sculpture from Nigeria.

Name: African Benin Bronze Oba Head Sculpture from Nigeria.
SKU: 162191938
Price: 200 USD
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