a superb regal head - Bini/Edo style - Nigeria (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€76
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€67
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€62

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This 35 cm-high African bronze commemorative Oba head, named “superbe tête royale”, is a reproduction in Bini/Edo style from Nigeria.

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Commemorative Oba head, bronze, Ife - Bini Edo - Nigeria
The Kingdom of Benin, south of present-day Nigeria, is renowned for its magnificent bronzes and ivory sculptures.
These works constitute one of humanity's greatest treasures and are among the masterpieces housed in museums around the world.

Commemorative Oba head, bronze, Ife - Bini Edo - Nigeria
The Kingdom of Benin, south of present-day Nigeria, is renowned for its magnificent bronzes and ivory sculptures.
These works constitute one of humanity's greatest treasures and are among the masterpieces housed in museums around the world.

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Indigenous object name
a superb regal head
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bini/Edo style
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
African bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
17 cm
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.89%
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