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 A Bronze head in the style of Benin, called Uhunmwu-Elao, encrusted greenish patina, remnants of laterit-earth.
This Commemorative Head of a King is part of the historical collections from the Benin Kingdom, in present-day Nigeria. In 1897, the kingdom was conquered and Oba (king) Ovonramwen banned into exile. The loot from the royal palace was then sold through through. Albert Maschmann, now Weltmuseum Wien| : Source Digital Benin. sold Height: 29 cm |
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