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Bronze bell, Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, West Africa

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Bronze Bell, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa,: Bronze bell, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 6"H x 3.5"W x 3.5"D. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

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Forged Iron Currency Forms (3): Three (3) forged iron currency forms, including that of Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size, 22.25" (longest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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An Osanyin Staff.: An Osanyin Staff. An iron ceremonial healing staff depicting a stylized bird surrounded by sixteen smaller birds. Yoruba people, Nigeria, West Africa 22.5" x 12" x 12"

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Yoruba Brass Mace or Scepter, Ogboni Society: Large brass mace or scepter of the 19th century or earlier used by the Ogboni society and Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. The mace head of a square form in brass with a series of ribbed design

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Bronze bell, Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, West Africa

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Description

Bronze bell, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 5"H x 3.5"W x 3.75"D.

PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Condition

Fair condition, good patina consistent with age, clapper present.

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Bronze bell, Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, West Africa

Name: Bronze bell, Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, West Africa
SKU: 161675589
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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