Yoruba Bronze Torque – Paulski Art

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Yoruba Bronze Torque
Yoruba Bronze Torque Benin Bronze
Yoruba Bronze Torque Benin Bronze
Yoruba Bronze Torque Benin Bronze
Yoruba Bronze Torque Benin Bronze
Yoruba Bronze Torque Benin Bronze
Yoruba Bronze Torque Benin Bronze
Yoruba Bronze Torque Benin Bronze
Yoruba Bronze Torque Benin Bronze
Yoruba Bronze Torque Benin Bronze
$790.00$632.00
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Dimensions: 19" Height x 14" Wide x 4" Deep
Condition: Excellent/Genuine Torque
Period: c 1910 - 1940
Item Type – Vintage, Antique, Pre-Owned
Style/Material: Currency | Bronze Steel

ABOUT 

With a beautiful curvature and a fantastic aged patina, this bronze currency piece of the Yoruba people of West Africa (Nigeria) stands as true testament to West African craftsmanship and metal work. Known as a "torque," the heavy cast form was made by melting down manilla bracelets, lesser value currency pieces used by European traders for minor transactions. Owning a Yoruba bronze torque reflected one's amassed wealth, and was used as a great display of social prestige. As a result, a torque such as this was often gifted as a wedding dowry, and the social standing of the groom's family was reflected in the size and symmetry of the piece. Mounted on a custom steel stand, the torque lives on as a striking sculptural object.

SHIPPING AND RETURNS

Please allow 3-4 business days to process, package and ship sculpture. Orders are shipped via UPS Ground and 100% insured. Tracking information will be updated once order has been shipped. We have a strict no return policy on our antique/collectible items. Sculpture is “SOLD AS IS”. If you have any questions, please let us know.

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Where is my order shipping from?

All orders directly placed on www.paulskiart.com will be shipped from our warehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah via UPS or USPS carriers. 

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We require 3-4 business days to process all incoming orders. Once shipped, orders will typically take 4-6 business days (UPS/USPS) to arrive within the U.S. Canada orders can take up to 2 weeks pending any customs delays. 

Can I expedite my order?

Unfortunately we do not offer expedited shipping given we always require 3-4 business days to properly package and box up each order.

Do you offer international shipping?

We only ship to Canada at the moment. If interested in one of our products and are outside the U.S and Canada, kindly contact us and we can accommodate your request. International orders will be shipped via DHL and all shipping costs are covered by the customer. 

What is your return policy?

We offer a 14-day return policy starting from the date of delivery. Please note that all return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. To qualify for a refund, returned goods must be in their original condition and free of damage. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines. Thank you 

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What if I received a damaged or defective item?

All orders are carefully packaged and inspected prior to shipping. If you received a damaged item outside of the product description particularly for antique goods, then it would be our responsibility to accept the return and cover shipping costs. Please contact us via email with supporting images. 

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