The sculpture is a bronze head from Ife, Nigeria,
The sculpture is a bronze head from Ife, Nigeria, which represents an Oni (a king or ruler) of the Yoruba people. These sculptures are highly regarded as masterpieces of African art. The Yoruba people consider Ife to be the birthplace of their deities and the origin of humanity
DIMENSIONS: Height: 17.70 inch / 45 cm
Length: 5.50 inch / 14 cm
Width: 9 inch / 23 cm
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