Day 2 -Spring Special Double Auction
Lot 222356:
Description
Modern bronze-cast statue from the Benin region of Nigeria depicting a seated Oba. The Oba was the ruler of the Kingdom of Benin and wore a bright-red coral tunic and necklaces to signify his position, represented by the crosshatching and loops on the statue. As a modern-day continuation of the Benin people’s famous bronze working tradition, this statue is indispensable for an appreciator of African culture and history.
Size: 21″ X 11″ X 8″
Condition: See pictures.
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