Furniture, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Tribal Art - 3rd April 2012
Lot 729
A west African Benin carved coconut container
Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £240
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Description
A west African Benin carved coconut container, depicting a European with his head severed from his body grasping a snake and a book, a padlock above his head, the Oba dressed in ceremonial attire with his sword and sceptre with a priest holding a lance, early 19th century, 4.5in (11.5cm) h.
