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Benin Style Bronze Head of a Mother Queen, Nigeria, 20th Century
$6,605.49List Price
About the Item
- Creator:People from Benin (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
- Style:Edo (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Basel, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6543231033782
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