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Benin Bronze Oba Head

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African Art Benin Bronze Oba Head is from Nigeria. The dimension is 17.5 inches high x 8 inches depth x 6 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $65.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the International foreign shipping rates are determined by location. Combine shipping for multiple purchases. This item ships from New York USA. We sell it as is

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Very good

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Benin Bronze Oba Head

Name: Benin Bronze Oba Head
SKU: 73570727
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $850 - $950

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