Sale 207 Lot 342
NIGERIAN BENIN BRONZE OF A SOLDIER IN ARMOR. Patinated bronze of a soldier or warrior in armor attached to a three legged stand. The soldier is wearing a headdress with wings, wide-open eyes, a wide nose, and parted lips. He is holding an object in his left hand and a tool or weapon in his right. The sculpture is mounted on a base, likely intended for placement in a Benin shrine. - Height approximately: 12 inches. Estimate $100-150
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