Benin Brass Oba Ancestral Head Sculpture

A 20th century African Benin brass sculpted ancestral head of…
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A 20th century African Benin brass sculpted ancestral head of an oba (king), applied diamond form highlights and multi-strand neck decoration, a raised cross-form to the head dress. Height 30.5 cm.

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