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African Art Benin

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

$1,320Sale Price|44% Off

H 2 in W 5.75 in D 14.75 in

Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

. Tribal African Art, Benin. Measures: 14 3/4" L x 5 3/4" H x 2" W.

Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

$1,250Sale Price|47% Off

H 7.75 in W 2.25 in D 12.75 in

Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

of art. Cast bronze. Tribal African Art, Benin. Measures: 12 3/4" L x 2 1/4" W x 7 3/4" H.

Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

large African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin framed
large African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin framed

large African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin framed

By People from Benin

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin, cotton applique, mid 20th c.

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

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

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

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Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art
Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

By People from Benin

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primitive folk art style

Category

Vintage 1940s Beninese Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base
Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

economy as an art of form, balance, and shared understanding. African Art Currency, Benin, Nigeria bronze

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry
African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry

African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry

Located in London, GB

Benin brass Armlets or Anklets A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Large African Bronze Currency on Base
Large African Bronze Currency on Base

Large African Bronze Currency on Base

$1,800

H 13 in W 14 in D 3 in

Large African Bronze Currency on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural African bronze currency piece forms a powerful circular silhouette, crowned by two

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century
Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century

Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Handmade Commemorative African Quilt Textile, Early 20th Century A remarkable textile, listing the

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Early 20th Century Beninese Quilts

Materials

Textile

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

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

Located in Farmington, UT

margin) This head is heavy, solid, and finely detailed — ideal for collectors of African tribal art

Category

1990s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa

$510

H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag West Africa early-mid 20th century. leather and shell details.

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Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) which was one of Africa's greatest

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s
African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s

$647

H 4.34 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s. Small African stone statuette, standing at 11 cm

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

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African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin
African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin

African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin

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H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in

African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin

Located in London, GB

African tribal fine rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Anago Benin A finely carved rare male Ibeji figure

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Benin King Oda and Queen Pair of Hand Carved Antique Figures West African 1920s
Benin King Oda and Queen Pair of Hand Carved Antique Figures West African 1920s

Benin King Oda and Queen Pair of Hand Carved Antique Figures West African 1920s

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

The King Oda and his Queen, superior pair of antique Benin carved local hardwood figures. A first

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Early 20th Century Beninese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Ebony

Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African

Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Charming Benin King Oba and his Queen. Terrific pair of Benin hand carved ebony hardwood figures

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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

West Africa Benin Bronze Male Figure on Stand
West Africa Benin Bronze Male Figure on Stand

West Africa Benin Bronze Male Figure on Stand

Located in Rochester, NY

West Africa Benin bronze male figure in beautifully patinated surface. Lightly glue mounted to

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Benin Empire Headdress
Bronze Benin Empire Headdress

Bronze Benin Empire Headdress

Located in Palm Springs, CA

African bronze Benin Empire leopard headdress

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1900 African Effigy Statue. Botchi. Averts / Absconds Evil and Misfortune
Circa 1900 African Effigy Statue. Botchi. Averts / Absconds Evil and Misfortune

Circa 1900 African Effigy Statue. Botchi. Averts / Absconds Evil and Misfortune

Located in San Francisco, CA

African Botchi statue. Effigy of the homeowner with the purpose of averting and absconding evil and

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Antique 1890s Beninese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

African Bronze Head on Thick Lucite Base
African Bronze Head on Thick Lucite Base

African Bronze Head on Thick Lucite Base

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H 29 in W 10 in D 10 in

African Bronze Head on Thick Lucite Base

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bronze head from Benin on thick Lucite base, Africa, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures

Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque

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

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20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque

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

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20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Brass Bronze Figure Rifle Benin 'Dahomey' Early 20th Century Africa
African Brass Bronze Figure Rifle Benin 'Dahomey' Early 20th Century Africa

African Brass Bronze Figure Rifle Benin 'Dahomey' Early 20th Century Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

holes from original attachment, probably to an altar. Early 20th century, Benin (formerly Dahomey

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Benin Medicine Jar, Late 19th Century, African (Nigeria)
Bronze Benin Medicine Jar, Late 19th Century, African (Nigeria)

Bronze Benin Medicine Jar, Late 19th Century, African (Nigeria)

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This late 19th Century bronze medicine jar is decorated with various figures. The figures are holding shields and weapons. Size: 18 x 9 x 9 inches

Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Art Deco Style Elephant In Bronze 1970 From Benin
African Art Deco Style Elephant In Bronze 1970 From Benin

African Art Deco Style Elephant In Bronze 1970 From Benin

Located in Encino, CA

from a collector who purchased it in 1970 in Benin, Africa. It is in two parts, the front legs

Category

Vintage 1970s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures
African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures

African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures

Located in Chicago, IL

African sculpture: Benin Pair of bronze leopard figures with great curling tails. The Benin

Category

African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Benin Ivory Tusk Libation Cups
Pair of Benin Ivory Tusk Libation Cups

Pair of Benin Ivory Tusk Libation Cups

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H 24 in W 13 in D 5 in

Pair of Benin Ivory Tusk Libation Cups

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From the estate of a prominent private collector, a pair of tall 19th Century Benin (Nigeria) Ivory

Category

Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

$810Sale Price|83% Off

H 22.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

By Senufo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

Located in Miami, FL

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...

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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$229,497Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard

Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard

$45,000

H 20 in W 18 in D 20 in

Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...

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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Hand-Carved Ebony African Statue by Unknown Sculptor, Folk Art, Kenya
Hand-Carved Ebony African Statue by Unknown Sculptor, Folk Art, Kenya

Hand-Carved Ebony African Statue by Unknown Sculptor, Folk Art, Kenya

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.

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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Early 20th Century African Statuette
Early 20th Century African Statuette

Early 20th Century African Statuette

$975

H 19.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Early 20th Century African Statuette

Located in Dallas, TX

This Statuette origins from Benin in Africa, circa 1900. Beautiful small details.

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Early 20th Century Beninese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba
Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba

Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba

$1,560Sale Price|35% Off

H 13 in W 5 in D 5 in

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" in the Yoruba and Bini languages of contemporary West Africa. The Kingdom of Benin ...

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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure

Located in Nantucket, MA

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This large male example has a str...

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Antique Early 1900s Malian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa
From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa

From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa

By Korhogo Tribe

Located in Asheville, NC

This is a hand spun, hand woven and hand painted cotton cloth for which an entire village takes part in its creation. Women of the Korhoga Tribe spin the cotton, while the men weave ...

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Antique 19th Century Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s

$1,059

H 8.47 in W 7.68 in D 1.58 in

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s

By People from Benin

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Intriguing cast bronze relief plaque from Benin, showing three guardians. The plaque was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes but was made in the 20th century. The plaque is cast in b...

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Vintage 1940s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples

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 b...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Wood

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

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 Busts

Materials

Bronze

African Ethiopian Tribal Folk Art Painting 20th Century
African Ethiopian Tribal Folk Art Painting 20th Century

African Ethiopian Tribal Folk Art Painting 20th Century

$1,765

H 34.26 in W 53.15 in D 0.79 in

African Ethiopian Tribal Folk Art Painting 20th Century

Located in Milano, MI

Ancient Ethiopian painting imported to Italy by a diplomat during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia, in the late 1930s. This genre scene painting is divided into eighteen squares bo...

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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

$230,000 / set

H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...

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Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

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African Art Benin For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African art benin for your home. Frequently made of bronze, metal and wood, every African art benin was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African art benin, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An African art benin is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made African art benin has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Benin People are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Art Benin?

Prices for an African art benin start at $495 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $2,902.
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    African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
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    One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
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    African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
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    Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
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    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.