Description: Commemorative Head of King Oba Nigeria, Bronze Royal alligator (crocodile) on Oba Head, African Art, Yoruba Bini Edo Benin City, Height 14 inches and width 8 inch. Head of King Oba Nigeria in solid bronze of old patina. The Head with a royal crocodile (alligator) covering the whole head and forehead. Scars on the forehead, and the neck is very ornate sign of belonging to a royal noble class. This type of hairstyle is characteristic of Yoruba soldiers and kings of Nigerian, Yoruba, Bini Edo Ife Nigeria Helmet Armor, African Art, Lost Wax Bronze. Rare piece probably from the 1960s.The Kingdom of Benin City in Ifè, south of present-day Nigeria, is famous for its magnificent bronzes and ivory elephant carvings. Even today, these works constitute one of the greatest treasures of humanity and they are among the leading pieces of museums all over the world. Thus the palace of King Oba, where the sumptuous royal sanctuaries were located, was considered the center of the capital and the center of the kingdom. Note :Picture is exact representation of the item.
Price: 720 USD
Location: Rockville, Maryland
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Provenance: collceted
Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
Country/Region of Manufacture: Nigeria
Handmade: Yes
Culture: African