Lot 29 , A late 19th century Benin carved ivory figure of a priest, height 6.5in.

A late 19th century Benin carved ivory figure of a priest, height 6.5in.
Estimate £200-300

Overall in good condition, the figure is richly patinated and polished with some light wear to the extremities mainly of the robes.


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Sold for £320