NIGERIAN BENIN BRONZE HEAD OF KING OBA. Patinated bronze head of King Oba with lots of intricate details. It has a greenish patina. Oba ('King' in the Yoruba language) is a pre-nominal honorific for kings in Yorubaland and certain parts of West Africa. In Yorubaland, a region which is in the modern republics of Benin, Nigeria and Togo, it is often used by traditional rulers. - Height: 12 inches. Estimate $150-250
