MUSEUM QUALITY 16 INCH YORUBA BRONZE HORSEMAN Start Price USD 299.99 Current Price USD 299.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 349.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Location TANQUE VERDE VALLEY See more about 'MUSEUM QUALITY 16 INCH YORUBA BRONZE HORSEMAN ' Description YORUBA BRONZE NIGERIA C. 1960 16"  TALL The word Yoruba describes both the language and the tribe.   The Yoruba live in the south western Nigeria and neighbouring Benin Republic.  (Benin was formally Dahomey). The people who speak Yoruba had 25 kingdoms in the past.  (City-States).  These kingdoms were all separate entities but worked together.  Ife-Ife was founded around 1850 AD.  The great kingdom of Oyo based in the city of Oyo was founded around 1350 and was still in existence in 1850.  Major kingdoms of the Yoruba are, Oyo, Ife, Ijesha, Ekiti, Shabe, Ketu, Owo, Ondo, Itsekiri, Ijebu, Ejbado and Awori. TWO PIECES IN EXCELLENT  CONDITION. As usual VERY under priced. A one of a kind.VALUE : $ 750.00 + Shipping is $ 26.00 + USA$40.00 + INTERNATIONAL INSURED AIR *** Please note that all old used Arts will have minor imperfections, chips, age cracks and other minor irregularities.*** If you cannot live with that or want a perfect piece, Please do not bid as old used items are never perfect. I will try my best to point out anything beyond that in my item descriptions. PLEASE READ THE LISTING BEFORE BIDDING . DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PAY. Return Policy:  All items purchased can be returned for a CREDIT within 14 days if item is not as  described (minus shipping costs,). NO INTERNATIONAL RETURNS.  POLICIES: Buyer prepays, plus shipping and handling. , INSURANCE is INCLUDED.. International postage will vary depending on country. Winning bidders outside of the United States may choose Air or Surface Mail. After the auction has ended, I will send you email notification of your winning bid, requesting your shipping information. Upon your reply, due within 3 business days, I will email you with complete information for mailing in your payment or charging through eBay's PayPal (available for U.S. customers and now most International countries). Payments are due within 14 days from close of auction. Seller reserves the right to relist item if payment is not received within stated time. Please check out my feedback comments left by ALL MY satisfied customers regarding my accuracy of descriptions, quality of merchandise and care in shipping. As an Ebay Power  Seller we guarantee our descriptions to be accurate. Sorry, no refunds for buyer’s remorse. I invite you to please view my listing of other current eBay auctions. Multiple auctions won by the same bidder can be combined to help save on postage. SELLER RETAINS THE RIGHT TO NOT SELL TO ANY BIDDER Winning bidders,Please follow the Auto Response          URL and enter your mailing address, so that your merchandise will be sent to the correct address. Payment methods: If paying with a check or money order, follow the CONGRATULATIONS response E mail for our mailing address. If paying with credit cards through  PAYPAL, My account ID is: ethnoartsinc@netscape.netE mail  through ebay if you have any questions or would like an invoice for  Paypal.  HAPPY BIDDING , HAVE A GREAT DAY AND GOOD LUCK Place a Bid!