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Superb vintage Bronze Head of a King (Oba) Nigeria African 21.5" h by 8.25" w by 9.5" d ,
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Superb vintage Bronze Head of a King (Oba) Nigeria African 21.5" h by 8.25" w by 9.5" d ,
is a fine example of Benin royal art crafted to honor the divine ancestry of the great king. they used the lost-wax technique to create unique and exquisite pieces that were often kept as sacred altars
In the Yoruba language, "Oba" translates to "king" or "ruler," and it's a pre-nominal honorific used for kings in Yorubaland and other parts of West Africa.
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- Dimensions
- 8.25ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 21.5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Wax
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- minor cast loss/good minor cast loss/good less
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