OBA - BENIN - Bust - Benin (No reserve price)

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Selected by Dimitri André

Very old bronze Oba head from Benin. It is an iconic sculpture of African art, representing the kings (Oba) of the ancient Kingdom of Benin. Created from the 14th century onwards using the lost-wax technique, they were used on ancestral altars, with details such as holes for ivory tusks, symbolizing power and wealth, and are treasures of the art of carving.

No. 100554551

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OBA - BENIN - Bust - Benin (No reserve price)

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Selected by Dimitri André

Estimate € 150 - € 200

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