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YORUBA BRONZE BUST WITH SERPENT & FROG DESIGNS

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YORUBA BRONZE BUST WITH SERPENT & FROG DESIGNS

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This is a rare and interesting old Bronze bust from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Cast bronze head of an Oba with very ornate designs featuring 4 large birds as a crown, each bird stands on a hair braid that ends with a snake head and each holding something in their beaks , and many raised images of frogs being devoured by snakes. A Truly beautiful vintage example of Yoruba Tribal Arts.The sculpture is cast bronze and measures 12.5 inches tall.

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YORUBA BRONZE BUST WITH SERPENT & FROG DESIGNS

Name: YORUBA BRONZE BUST WITH SERPENT & FROG DESIGNS
SKU: 67309121
Price: 210 USD
Availability: InStock

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