Lot 3247

LATE 19TH C. AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE OBA PORTRAIT BELL

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LATE 19TH C. AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE OBA PORTRAIT BELL

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Benin foundry, Cameroon, Tall Cylindrical Bell with domed top, lost wax method cast coppery bronze, portrait of an Oba or ruler of the Edo people, with loop ears and sun symbol on forehead and cheeks; the handle in the form of a kneeling woman clutching her breasts, a snake climbing her chest, 15" x 4 1/2" diam., excuding ears. Lacking clapper.

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LATE 19TH C. AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE OBA PORTRAIT BELL

Name: LATE 19TH C. AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE OBA PORTRAIT BELL
SKU: 91761094
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,300

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