2910 Coney Island Ave. 1st Floor, Brooklyn NY 11234, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 329:
ANTIQUE AFRICAN BENIN CAST BRONZE TORSO STATUE
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Sold for: $50
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Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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ANTIQUE AFRICAN BENIN CAST BRONZE TORSO STATUE
An antique African cast bronze male torso statue, possibly depicting the Benin king (Oba). The details of the clothes, the stylized crown, the attributes in the hands are well worked out. A snake is depicted around the belt. The body is covered with a relief prominent mesh. The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The ancient Benin homeland has been and continues to be mostly populated by the Edo. Antique Tribal Art, Tribal Costume, Folk Costume, Orisha, African Masks, and Collectibles.
Dimensions: Height 10 1/2" in. All measurements are approximate
