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September Estate Auction ยท Sep 30, 2021 10:00am
Lot 2556
West African Benin Bronze Oba
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Nigeria, possibly 19th century, alloy of copper and iron, small size may represent a sample or prototype: the top aperture is only a 'dimple' and the traditional neck rings merely lines.
7 1/2 in.
From the Collection of the late Ronald and Elizabeth Sher, Pittsboro, North Carolina
Small holes 1 1/2 in. from the base; surface rubbing and acretion.