Lot 3321

Yoruba People, large bronze Ife head of an Oni

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Yoruba People, large bronze Ife head of an Oni

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Description

Yoruba People, large bronze Ife head of an Oni, 20th c., Nigeria or Benin, dark patinated bronze, near life size, modeled wearing a headdress, vertical striations through the face, 18"h x 8"w x 12"d

Provenance: A Private Collection: 20 Fifth Avenue, NYC

Condition

Good, patina well preserved, holes around neck, spots of corrosion **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Yoruba People, large bronze Ife head of an Oni

Name: Yoruba People, large bronze Ife head of an Oni
SKU: 176317417
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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