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This Superb vintage Bronze Head of Oba (king) Nigeria African 15" h by 8" w by 10" d is a …
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This Superb vintage Bronze Head of Oba (king) Nigeria African 15" h by 8" w by 10" d is a fine example of Benin royal art hand 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 Yoruba land and other parts of West Africa
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