Benin Bronze Head African. A BeninBenin Bronze Head African. A Benin (formerly Nigeria) bronze head of an Oba or king. Hollow. Approx 15.25 x 9.25 in. Condition: With two minor flaws to backside of bronze. Good patina.
Benin Carved Ivory Alter FigureBenin Carved Ivory Alter Figure of an Oba (King), Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century height 6.25 in — 15.9 cm
BENIN HEAD OF AN OBA, EDO PEOPLES,BENIN HEAD OF AN OBA, EDO PEOPLES, BRITISH BENIN 11 ?" x 7 ¾" x 7" Bronze (brass) head of a king (Oba), hollow cast. A high crested headdress crowns this sculpture of a Benin Oba. The upper portion is a thick curved braid attached to the base by six “spokes.” Two braids hang down the back of the head and along the sides of the face, which split at the bottom into two sections terminating with beads. The face has sunken eyes, an open mouth revealing teeth, and scarification in the form of eight raised cicatrices on the forehead.
A Cast Bronze Bust Benin depictingA Cast Bronze Bust Benin depicting an Oba with elaborate head gear. Height 13 3/4 inches.
BENIN HEAD OF OBA 23¼" x 9" xBENIN HEAD OF OBA 23¼" x 9" x 8½" Bronze head bust, hollow cast, showing scarification and holes around the mouth.
AFRICAN BRONZE PORTRAIT HEAD BeninAFRICAN BRONZE PORTRAIT HEAD Benin Bronze Oba (King) Commemorative Head, Nigeria, 19th c., 9" x 5 1/2" diam. Good condition, rubbed highlights.
*Two Benin Style Bronze Figures*Two Benin Style Bronze Figures one an Iyoba depicted from the waist up the other seated likely an Oba. Height of tallest 10 3/4 inches.
AFRICAN BENIN-STYLE BRONZE HEADAFRICAN BENIN-STYLE BRONZE HEAD OF AN OBAAfrican Benin-Style Bronze Head of an Oba , "basket weave" crown, banded collar, h. 10 1/2 in
AFRICAN BENIN-STYLE BRONZE HEADAFRICAN BENIN-STYLE BRONZE HEAD OF AN OBAAfrican Benin-Style Bronze Head of an Oba , "basket weave" crown, banded collar, h. 9 1/2 in
A Cast Bronze Bust Benin depictingA Cast Bronze Bust Benin depicting an Oba mounted on a plexiglass base. Height 13 1/2 inches.
A CARVED BENIN WOODEN HEAD OF ANA CARVED BENIN WOODEN HEAD OF AN OBA. IN CHARACTERISTIC STYLE, WITH CORAL BEAD NECKLACE RAISING TO THE LIPS, AND BEADED CROWN. MOUNTING SLOT TO THE BACK FOR IVORY TUSK.27CM TALL
A Cast Bronze Equestrian FigureA Cast Bronze Equestrian Figure Benin depicting an Oba wearing crown and holding a spear on horseback. Height 35 inches.
Large Benin Bronze Oba Head, Nigeria,Large Benin Bronze Oba Head, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th century lost wax cast height 9.5 in — 24.1 cm, diameter 6 in — 15.2 cm
NIGERIAN BENIN LOST WAX BRONZENIGERIAN BENIN LOST WAX BRONZE HEAD: Benin bronze head of Oba Nigerian African. Measures 16'' h x 10'' w x 7'' d. These heads are considered royal art and were place on altars to glorify a king or OBA who is considered to have divine ancestry.
CONDITION: Piece has cast imperfections and holes. Very large hole in the back of his head.
EARLY 20TH C. BENIN KING OBA BUSTEARLY 20TH C. BENIN KING OBA BUST NIGERIACarved ebony hardwood carved in the form of a traditionally dressed as an Oba of Benin, custodian of the culture of the Edo people. Approx. 12"L x 8"W x 21"H. Age related cracks, some wear to the finish, typical for age. See images for more detailon condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE BUST OF AAFRICAN BENIN BRONZE BUST OF A WARRIOR African, Benin / Edo people of Nigeria, bronze sculpture depicting the head of a warrior, possibly an Oba chief, wearing an intricate helmet with spike details. 12.25" H x 6.5" W x 8" D. Provenance: Property from a Kings Point, NY collection.
AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE SCULPTUREAFRICAN BENIN BRONZE SCULPTURE OF STANDING WARRIOR African, Benin / Edo people of Nigeria, large bronze statue depicting a standing warrior, likely an Oba chief, wielding a pierced knife and wearing a necklace and intricate helmet, atop a textured square base. 30.25" H x 9.5" W x 8" D.
An African Commemorative BrassAn African Commemorative Brass Head of Iyoba Benin Queen Mother Nigeria Edo Peoples British Benin Early 20th Century Regal cast brass queen's head with distinctive forward-pointing peak of the coral-beaded crown with netting and tight beaded collar that fit snugly beneath the chin. Raised on pyramidal pedestal; with fine layered and encrusted warm brown-blackened patina. No marks found. Measures apprx. 26"T x 10-1/4"D x 10"W. Wall thickness apprx. 3.2-3.4mm.
OBIN, Seneque, (Haitian, 1893-1977):OBIN, Seneque, (Haitian, 1893-1977): Portrait of Henri Christophe, President and King of Haiti, Oil/Masonite, 10'' x 8'', signed lower right, titled lower left, framed, 11'' x 9''.
AFRICAN BRONZE BELL Late 18th c.AFRICAN BRONZE BELL Late 18th c. Benin Bronze Bell form Divination Cup with Oba's Face having projecting features and images of two snakes climbing the back of the head, Nigeria, 2 1/2" tall, 4 3/8" diam. Age patina.
BENIN BRONZE HEAD OF QUEEN MOTHER,BENIN BRONZE HEAD OF QUEEN MOTHER, REPUBLIC OF BENBENIN BRONZE HEAD OF QUEEN MOTHER, Republic of Benin, West Africa, 45"H.
BENIN. MUSICIAN, BRONZE (Benin,BENIN. MUSICIAN, BRONZE (Benin, 20th century). Bronze, depicting a warrior playing a percussion instrument, 43 in. H., 16 in. W., 24 in. D.
BENIN BRONZE BOAT SCULPTURE, BENINBENIN BRONZE BOAT SCULPTURE, BENIN KING AND HIS ENBENIN BRONZE BOAT SCULPTURE, Benin king and his entourage, Republic of Benin, West Africa, 45.5"L.
AFRICAN BRONZE CUP Benin BronzeAFRICAN BRONZE CUP Benin Bronze Divination Cup, for the Royal Person, Face of the Oba with two snakes and lizard, 4" tall, 4" diam. Age and use patina.
BENIN AFRICAN BRONZE TRIBAL EFEBENIN AFRICAN BRONZE TRIBAL EFE HEAD: 16'' h.
BENIN. MALE STANDING FIGURE, BRONZEBENIN. MALE STANDING FIGURE, BRONZE (Benin, 20th century). Bronze figure holding two items, 41 in. H., 14 in. W., 18 in. D.
AFRICAN BRONZE PLAQUE Benin BronzeAFRICAN BRONZE PLAQUE Benin Bronze Plaque of Hunter with Mudfish Legs Holding Two Leopards, Nigeria, 1890-1910, 7" x 4 1/2". Loss to bottom edge. The Leopard is the Oba's royal symbol of power.
BENIN AFRICAN SCULPTURE OF QUEENBENIN AFRICAN SCULPTURE OF QUEEN MOTHER HEAD: 25 1/2'' h. x 10'' x 10''
BENIN STYLE BRONZE FIGURE OF ABENIN STYLE BRONZE FIGURE OF A CHIEFTAIN 20th century.
Benin carved wood mancala board,Benin carved wood mancala board, with photocopied certificate of authenticity and sale signed by Chief Osazuwa Ero, the Ero of the Benin Kingdom, circa 8/7/10; overall good condition, minor wear; L 29" x W 8" x H 4 1/4" (approx.)Provenance: Dr. Peter T. Furst (1922-2015) collection thence by decent. Dr. Peter T. Furst was an anthropologist, author (150+ books) and teacher as well as the Foreign Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. Dr. Furst curated many exhibitions throughout the years.
BENIN STYLE BRONZE FIGURAL RELIEFBENIN STYLE BRONZE FIGURAL RELIEF Modeled as three standing warriors, 22 x 28 in.
BENIN, TWO SIZABLE BRONZE WORKSBENIN, TWO SIZABLE BRONZE WORKS The first a high relief plaque dominated by three armed figures, one on horseback; with applied green patina highlighted by earthen recesses (14 x 12 in.) (as made); the second a tall lidded vessel with figural decoration consisting of three armed and mounted warriors, one female (26 in. tall) (as made).
BENIN AFRICAN MUSICIAN STATUE SCULPTURE:BENIN AFRICAN MUSICIAN STATUE SCULPTURE: Approx. 2' 2'' x 1' 6'' x 8''
BENIN AFRICAN BRONZE QUEEN MOTHERBENIN AFRICAN BRONZE QUEEN MOTHER SCULPTURE: Approx. 22'' x 6'' x 6 1/2''
VINTAGE BRONZE HEAD OF IYOBA, BENINAVINTAGE BRONZE HEAD OF IYOBA, BENINA vintage cast bronze head of an Iyoba (queen mother) of the Edo people, used to decorate an ancestral altar. Benin/Nigeria, 20th century. Measures 16" x 4 1/2" x 7".
Condition
Very good condition.
BENIN. FIGURE OF A WOMAN, BRONZEBENIN. FIGURE OF A WOMAN, BRONZE (Benin, 20th century). Bronze female figure balancing a pot atop her head, 41 in. H., 13 in. W., 15 in. D.