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What do Benin bronzes represent?
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Benin bronzes represent the original king and queen of the Edo people as well as other historical figures. The more than 3,000 statues and plaques tell the history of the West African Kingdom of Benin. Shop a collection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
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African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful
Category
20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba
By People from Benin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exquisite Benin bronze sculpture in shape of a bell depicting an Oba. Oba translates to "ruler
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,560 Sale Price
35% Off
Benin Bronze Warrior Figure – Edo People, Nigeria
By People from Benin
Located in Norwood, NJ
, symbolism, and metallurgical mastery for which Benin bronzes are celebrated. Ideal as a focal point in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Benin Bronze Relief Plaque with Two Warriors — Nigeria, Late 19th / Early 20th
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze relief plaque from the Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, cast using the traditional lost-wax
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1990s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 20" Benin Bronze Jaguar Cubs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Bronze Jaguar Cubs
6ʺW × 32ʺD × 20ʺH
Category
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,615 Sale Price / set
50% Off