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Benin Box Reproduction

Benin Box Reproduction
Benin Box Reproduction
Item# JPT-29936
$65.00
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Product Description

Reproduction of Benin Box, Benin Kingdom 19th Century Ivory, Actual Size

This oval box of carved ivory shows two fighting Portugese in 16th century dress. The flying gin bottle may be the secret of the battle. It was made in the kingdom of Benin for Ovonramwen, the Oba (king) of the Kingdom of Benin at the time of the 1897 invasion by the British.

Size: 6" W x 4"H x 1"D

Comes with information and walnut stand.