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STYLE OF YORUBA PEOPLE NIGERIA

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Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund
To be sold subject to no reserve
STYLE OF

YORUBA PEOPLE
NIGERIA
Ifa Ogun alter bell
Lost wax cast bronze. Four sided altar bell with face on one side with minimal features. Three sides plain except for decoration at base; fine aged golden brown patina. Collected in Ekiti, Nigeria. Early 20th century.
7 1/4" H. 3 1/2" W. 3 1/2" D

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STYLE OF YORUBA PEOPLE NIGERIA

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SKU: 59663965
Price: 200 USD
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