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Karl Springer Benin Head on Custom Lucite Base, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Authentic bronze Benin head on a custom Lucite base by Karl Springer, American 1970s (comes with a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Karl Springer Benin Head on Custom Lucite Base, 1970s
Karl Springer Benin Head on Custom Lucite Base, 1970s

Karl Springer Benin Head on Custom Lucite Base, 1970s

H 14.5 in Dm 6 in
Benin Bronze Head
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century. From the Benin Tribe of Africa
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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

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Brass, Bronze

Benin Bronze Head
Benin Bronze Head

Benin Bronze Head

H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
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
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin
Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin

Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin

H 7.75 in W 2.25 in D 12.75 in
Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin
Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin

Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin

H 2 in W 5.75 in D 14.75 in
Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas
Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

H 39 in W 34.25 in D 13.25 in
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen

H 71 in Dm 23 in
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap
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Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

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Bronze

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Important African decorative heads, Benin 1960 in ebony. To bring back from a trip Very good
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Mid-20th Century Beninese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960
Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960

Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960

H 20.48 in W 13.78 in D 14.57 in
Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
figures, in contrast to the copper alloy heads used exclusively by the kings of Benin. (Frederic Backlar
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand

Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand

H 59.85 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues
Located in London, GB
This pair of casted, stylized, mid 20th century bronze leopards are vintage copies of Benin (modern
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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues
Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues

Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues

H 37.01 in W 123.63 in D 7.88 in
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.
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Vintage 1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Malachite

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight

H 4.73 in W 1.19 in D 1.58 in
1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withan woman head, in wood, 1960 ashtray, sculpture in wood.
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Vintage 1960s Beninese Minimalist Ashtrays

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Wood

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman

H 1.58 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in
Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Antiquities

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Hardwood

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

H 12 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Untitled (Head)
Located in New York, NY
Marc Andre Untitled (head) 2022 Acrylic and oil stick on canvas 24 x 18 inches Marc Andre
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Oil Crayon

Untitled (Head)

Marc Andre
Untitled (Head), 2022

H 24 in W 18 in
Yoruba Artist, Head, , Bronze Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
Made by the Yoruba Tribe from Benin they date back to the 19th century. Created for the royal
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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Yoruba Artist, Head, , Bronze Sculpture
Yoruba Artist, Head, , Bronze Sculpture

Yoruba Artist, Head, , Bronze Sculpture

H 15.75 in Dm 7.09 in
African Coin Bracelet in Bronze - lost wax - Africa 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
. This bracelet was made using the traditional Benin lost wax cast bronze technique. The kingdom of Benin
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Antique Late 19th Century African Collectible Jewelry

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Bronze

African Coin Bracelet in Bronze - lost wax - Africa 19th
African Coin Bracelet in Bronze - lost wax - Africa 19th

African Coin Bracelet in Bronze - lost wax - Africa 19th

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Friendship
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
figures emphasizes the depth of their connection, while their intertwined heads symbolize the unity and
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1990s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Friendship
Friendship

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
Friendship , 2022

No Reserve
H 39 in W 30 in D 1 in
Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in GB
the sideways facing Queens head for the hallmark, lastly the serial number. The next backing plate
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

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Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

H 2.68 in W 1.86 in D 0.48 in

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Pair of Beaded Head Sculptures
Pair of Beaded Head Sculptures

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Materials

Terracotta, Beads

Nigerian Female Head Sculpture in Colored Beads
Nigerian Female Head Sculpture in Colored Beads

Nigerian Female Head Sculpture in Colored Beads

H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Large Female Head Sculpture in Colored Beads, Nigeria
Located in London, GB
Brightly colored beaded terracotta head commissioned in the 1960's to decorate wealthy Nigerian
Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Other Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Female Head Sculpture in Colored Beads, Nigeria
Large Female Head Sculpture in Colored Beads, Nigeria

Large Female Head Sculpture in Colored Beads, Nigeria

H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Head of Senegalese Man, French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, ca. 1930s
Located in New York, NY
The sculpture presented here - The Head of a Senegalese Man - was created in the ‘Négritude’ style
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Head of Senegalese Man, French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, ca. 1930s
Head of Senegalese Man, French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, ca. 1930s

Head of Senegalese Man, French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, ca. 1930s

H 14.75 in W 7.33 in D 8.5 in
Benin, Tresor Royal - Armand Duchâteau - 1st Edition, Paris, 1990
Located in London, GB
a vast range of Benin’s archaeological excavations. Beautifully produced coloured photos showcasing
Category

1990s Books

Materials

Paper

Benin, Tresor Royal - Armand Duchâteau - 1st Edition, Paris, 1990
Benin, Tresor Royal - Armand Duchâteau - 1st Edition, Paris, 1990

Benin, Tresor Royal - Armand Duchâteau - 1st Edition, Paris, 1990

H 11.62 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Benin Bronze Rooster Sculpture
By People from Benin
Located in New York, NY
Benin Kingdom in the 19th century. The bronze sculpture of West Africa serves as testimony to the
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Animal Sculptures

Benin Bronze Rooster Sculpture
Benin Bronze Rooster Sculpture

Benin Bronze Rooster Sculpture

H 32.25 in W 15 in D 8.75 in
Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s
Located in London, Greenwich
A pair of Benin bronze leopards, circa 1920s-1940s or earlier and very good quality castings with a
Category

Vintage 1920s Beninese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s
Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s

Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s

H 16.93 in W 16.15 in D 9.06 in
Benin bronze. Nineteenth Century. Africa.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Museum quality antique Benin bronze with hole in top of head to accommodate ivory tusk, a show of
Category

Antique 19th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin bronze. Nineteenth Century. Africa.
Benin bronze. Nineteenth Century. Africa.

Benin bronze. Nineteenth Century. Africa.

H 18 in
Ogboni Society Bronze Edan Figures, Yorubaland, West Africa 19th Century
Located in Quechee, VT
the heads by a chain. They are made of sand-cast bronze and have a fine, natural patina. They are
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Ogboni Society Bronze Edan Figures, Yorubaland, West Africa 19th Century
Ogboni Society Bronze Edan Figures, Yorubaland, West Africa 19th Century

Ogboni Society Bronze Edan Figures, Yorubaland, West Africa 19th Century

H 9.75 in W 3.88 in D 2.75 in
Bronze Benin Head
By People from Benin
Located in Heukelum, NL
Head of a Queen Mother. Nigeria, Edo, Benin 20th century. Measures: H 23 in. (58 cm) 11.8 lbs
Category

Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Benin Head
Bronze Benin Head

Bronze Benin Head

H 22.84 in W 7.09 in D 9.45 in
Benin Carving of a Woman with Basket on the Head, Edo People, circa 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Pau, FR
Wooden Benin carving depicting a woman with a basket on her head, Edo People, Nigeria, circa 1940s
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Benin Carving of a Woman with Basket on the Head, Edo People, circa 1950s
Benin Carving of a Woman with Basket on the Head, Edo People, circa 1950s

Benin Carving of a Woman with Basket on the Head, Edo People, circa 1950s

H 13.5 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Benin Bronze Memorial Head from The Nelson Rockefeller Collection, Signed, 1978
Located in Pau, FR
Benin Bronze Memorial Head from the Nelson Rockefeller Collection, 1978. The sculpture is stamped
Category

Vintage 1970s American Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Benin Bronze Memorial Head from The Nelson Rockefeller Collection, Signed, 1978
Benin Bronze Memorial Head from The Nelson Rockefeller Collection, Signed, 1978

Benin Bronze Memorial Head from The Nelson Rockefeller Collection, Signed, 1978

H 10.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Saturday reduction only Huge bronze head in the style of Benin Royal Court
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
from a private collection
Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Saturday reduction only Huge bronze head in the style of Benin Royal Court
Saturday reduction only Huge bronze head in the style of Benin Royal Court

Saturday reduction only Huge bronze head in the style of Benin Royal Court

H 18 in Dm 13 in
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