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Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian
$892.86
£650
€761.34
CA$1,226.75
A$1,334.22
CHF 707.09
MX$15,986.78
NOK 8,986.74
SEK 8,233.08
DKK 5,690.74
About the Item
Wonderful hand carved ebony hardwood figure of a young Benin man, possibly a
future King Oba
Excellent traditional Benin artistic carving
A delightful piece
Circa 1970
Height 13 inch, Width 3.5 inch, Depth 2.5 inch
Very good condition.
- Creator:People from Benin (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Rothley, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5055132517412
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