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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.
Category
20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Large African Benin Bronze Leopard’s Head Mask Large African Benin bronze
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large African Benin Bronze Leopard’s Head Mask
Large African Benin bronze leopard head Beautifully cast in the traditional lost wax process, this is a large heavy piece.
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2 Beautiful Benin Bronze Heads Lost-wax Casting These are beautiful large piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 Beautiful Benin Bronze Heads Lost-wax Casting
These are beautiful large pieces they are well cast using the traditional lost-wax technique they are a stately couple with a Nigeria...
Category
Vintage 1950s Busts
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 technique typical of Edo royal workshops.
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 historic Kingdom of Benin (modern-day Nigeria), internationally renowned for its royal...
Category
1990s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
