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Very Old Benin Yoruba Seated male African Tribal Art

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Very Old Benin Yoruba Seated male African Tribal Art

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Description

Fascinating old Yoruba male figure sculpture, likely attributed to the Benin Yoruba peoples. large wooden sculpture with polychrome painted torso and face, and reddish orange earthen stained surface. The Figure measures 26 inches tall and has a 14 lb shipping weight.

Condition

heavily eroded base and finial but what remains in solid

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Very Old Benin Yoruba Seated male African Tribal Art

Name: Very Old Benin Yoruba Seated male African Tribal Art
SKU: 29944322
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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Starting Price $500

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