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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
Rare African Solid Benin Bronze Ceremonial Throne Chair Multi Figure
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A Vintage Rare African Bronze Figurative Throne Chair, 20th Century.
This Vintage Benin Bronze
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Rare African Solid Benin Bronze Ceremonial Throne Chair Multi Figure Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Handmade Benin sculptural tribal bronze figural judgement throne chair. The base of the chair with
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large 35" Benin Bronze Sculpture Of An Oba Warrior
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bronze Benin Sculpture of an Oba Warrior.
L-14 1/2
W - 9
H-35
Category
20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,095 Sale Price
50% Off
Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
By People from Benin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This
Category
20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
