Wooden Bust Carving of an Oba of Benin, Edo People, Nigeria, circa 1950s
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Wooden Bust Carving of an Oba of Benin, Edo People, Nigeria, circa 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:People from Benin (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Nigeria
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Pau, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1451211239413
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