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A Bronze Head of an Ooni a Ruler Of Ife, African Art

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A Bronze Head of an Ooni a Ruler Of Ife, African Art

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A finely cast Bronze image of an Ooni, a Ruler of the Kingdom of Ife in Benin / Nigeria, West Africa. Cast bronze with fine incised linear designs and an overall life like appearance. The bronze measures 12.5 inches tall and has a 9.5 lb shipping weight.

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fair, some signs of handling and wear, small dents and scrapes

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A Bronze Head of an Ooni a Ruler Of Ife, African Art

Name: A Bronze Head of an Ooni a Ruler Of Ife, African Art
SKU: 74254508
Price: 700 USD
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