Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin

$1,250Sale Price|47% Off

Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Intricately hand-crafted African antelope, Benin tribal sculpture. Details in hand-hammered bronze on wood small pieces attached with small nails and numerous carvings. This object form is one of the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces of art. Cast bronze. Tribal African Art...

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20th Century Beninese Tribal Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Ife Woman Head Sculpture, Tribal Cast, Benin, Mid-20th Century

$1,050

H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in

Bronze Ife Woman Head Sculpture, Tribal Cast, Benin, Mid-20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba. The Bronze Head from Ife, or Ife Head, is one of eighteen copper alloy sculptures that were unearthed in 1938...

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s

$2,939

H 17.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...

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1930s Beninese Folk Art Vintage Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Ebony

Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall

$1,250

H 21.5 in W 6.36 in D 6.88 in

Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A brass animal Gazelle or Impala antelope animal bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.

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1970s Modern Vintage Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

$1,200

H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight...

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20th Century Beninese Tribal Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

$1,250

H 12 in W 6 in D 4 in

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, bronze bust/head sculpture of the Benin warrior Oba King, the first ruling King Father of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) which was one of Afr...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's

$751

H 10.75 in W 5.5 in D 2.75 in

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Ebony

Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples

$2,600

H 26 in W 9 in D 10.25 in

Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Raffia, Wood

Benin Bronze Head 1990s African Tribal Art Oba Style Lost Wax Cast Brass

$1,450

H 16 in W 7 in D 8 in

Benin Bronze Head 1990s African Tribal Art Oba Style Lost Wax Cast Brass

Located in Farmington, UT

Offered is a striking Benin bronze head from the 1990s, crafted in the traditional style of the historic Kingdom of Benin (modern-day Nigeria), inter...

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1990s Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

$5,878

H 7 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical The centuries ol...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

$4,800Sale Price|36% Off

H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

By People from Benin

Located in Peoria, AZ

MAGNIFICENT! BENIN OBA 19TH CENTURY BRONZE WARRIOR SCULPTURE! SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK! DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL CIRCA 1860-1900 Offered is a rare 19th cen...

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Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Antique Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Benin Bronze Warrior Figure – Edo People, Nigeria

$2,375

H 35 in W 15 in D 10 in

Benin Bronze Warrior Figure – Edo People, Nigeria

By People from Benin

Located in Norwood, NJ

A striking early to mid-20th century cast bronze figure depicting a standing warrior, executed in the traditional lost-wax casting technique associated with the historic Kingdom of B...

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

$700

H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 5.71 in

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

By People from Benin

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking vintage bronze rooster sculpture is a fine example of African tribal artistry, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primiti...

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1940s Beninese Vintage Benin People Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Benin People abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Benin People abstract sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Benin People abstract sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Benin People abstract sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,680 and can go as high as $1,680, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,680.

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