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Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
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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
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
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
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
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
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Category
Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
H 17.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
H 13 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
of Ibadan, Nigeria.
During their time in Africa the Swansons started to collect African art. In 1973
Category
Vintage 1940s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
their time in Africa, the Swansons started to collect African art. In 1973 a part of their collection
Category
Vintage 1930s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
USA.
The Benin bronzes led to a greater appreciation in Europe of African culture and art
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
in Africa, the Swansons started to collect African art. In 1973 a part of their collection, circa 120
Category
Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Benin Carved Coconut with Provenance, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unique antique African Benin carved coconut box presented to Mr Morris by J Morford
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Coconut
Benin-Style Bronze Figural Pipe Mouthpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
World-renowned for high-quality lost wax casting, the city of Benin in West Africa has been a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
"Bronze Anklet--Benin Kingdom, Nigeria, " Bronze Jewlery created circa 1880
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This bracelet was made out of bronze in the 1880s by an unknown artist in the Kingdom of Benin
Category
1880s Other Art Style More Art
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Quilts
Materials
Textile
"King with Two Tribesmen Nigeria- Benin Tribe, " a Bronze Relief Sculpture
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"
The Benin Kingdom in Africa existed until 1897 when it was annexed by the British Empire. This piece
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
African Tribal Art Igbo or Igala Cast Bronze Bell, West Africa, Nigeria
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional Tribal Art cast bronze bell from the Igbo People in West Africa. Made by the lost wax
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art
Located in Surfside, FL
the Transavanguardia
Philippe Cognee grew up in Benin, Africa, where his father taught returning to
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oil
Philippe CogneePhilippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art, 1986
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 3.94 in
Meschac Gaba Inkjet Pigment Print Photograph African Conceptual Art Dollar Bill
Located in Surfside, FL
identities and commerce. He is best known for The Museum of Contemporary African Art 1997–2002, an
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Inkjet
West Africa: 18th Century Hand-colored Homann Map Entitled "Guinea Propria"
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a scarce richly hand colored copper plate engraved map of Africa entitled "Guinea Propria
Category
1740s Other Art Style Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
H 20.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
visiting places such as Ghana, Togo, Benin, Egypt, Ethiopia and the Dominican Republic. Art from those
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
center of the artwork is the original title "Africa" and subtitle "Marcia trionfale del Re di Benin
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Original Afrique Occidentale - Africa horizontal vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
. Poster for French West Africa Agency France d'Outre-Mer 1955.
The poster has vignettes showing some
Category
1950s Land Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 31.5 in W 47 in D 0.07 in
West Africa: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator/Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
Hondius, published in their 'Atlas Minor' in Amsterdam in 1635. It is focused on the modern day African
Category
1630s Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Bronze Headdress "God of Thunder" - Protection, Yoruba People, 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, the Swansons started to collect African art. In 1973 a part of their collection, circa 120 pieces went
Category
Vintage 1930s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Oppressor and the Oppressed
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ewuare (King)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Benin one of the largest and best-known empires of ancient West Africa.
Ewuare encouraged artistic
Category
15th Century and Earlier Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Dreaming of the Future
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Crimson Adornment
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Black is Beautiful
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Untitled
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
News Update 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sisters in the Garden
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
true passion lies in abstract expression, where he seeks to promote African art, culture, and nature
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Idia
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, vis-a-vis drawing inspiration from the African history from the Benin and Esan perspective
Category
15th Century and Earlier Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
I'm Not Alone
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
expression, where he seeks to promote African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Emotan (Becoming Series)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, vis-a-vis drawing inspiration from the African history from the Benin and Esan perspective
Category
15th Century and Earlier Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
The Pairing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
true passion lies in abstract expression, where he seeks to promote African art, culture, and nature
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Leader and Followers
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
true passion lies in abstract expression, where he seeks to promote African art, culture, and nature
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Obehi (Hand of God)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
the prestigious University of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. Hailed from Benin heritage, which is known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Idehen
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
University of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. Hailed from Benin heritage, which is known for its rich history
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Reaching (bronze hand)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
(August 4, 1923 – August 9, 1997) was an African-American artist, art collector, professor, and curator in
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Friendship
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
expression, where he seeks to promote African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he
Category
1990s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Untitled (Head)
Located in New York, NY
demonstrating a figurative approach akin to the portraits and sculptures of Benin infused with a refreshing wave
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Untitled (Field)
Located in New York, NY
demonstrating a figurative approach akin to the portraits and sculptures of Benin infused with a refreshing wave
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Untitled (Green Face)
Located in New York, NY
demonstrating a figurative approach akin to the portraits and sculptures of Benin infused with a refreshing wave
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Untitled (Blue Smoke)
Located in New York, NY
demonstrating a figurative approach akin to the portraits and sculptures of Benin infused with a refreshing wave
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Interactions
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
graduate of the prestigious University of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. Hailed from Benin heritage, which is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Ripples
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
encircling her waist are significant cultural symbols in many African traditions, representing beauty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
What If
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
of Benin, Benin, Edo State where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Elevated
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
and to soar above and beyond.
Obiora Anamaleze's "Elevated" is a thought-provoking piece of art that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"La Chorale" Sculpture by Paul Ahyi Togolese Clay
Located in Paris, FR
beautiful sculpture is made with "L'Argile de Nawaré" which is clay coming from the African region of Nawaré
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
H 14.18 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
Wait (Denge Dey Pose)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
University of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. Hailed from Benin heritage, which is known for its rich history
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Remember Me
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art instructor who lives and works in Benin, Nigeria. He is a mixed-media artist who sees his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Charcoal, Acrylic, Cardboard
Valley of No Shadows 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
a painter and art instructor who lives and works in Benin, Nigeria. He is a mixed-media artist who
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard, Charcoal
Faithful companion - Oil Painting Pink White Blue Brown Black Yellow Red Pale
By Florence Metge
Located in Sofia, BG
dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
H 57.49 in W 35.04 in D 0.79 in
Oedipus and Antigone Diptych Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Orange
By Florence Metge
Located in Sofia, BG
Aesthetics. She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
We Have to Grow Up - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red
By Florence Metge
Located in Sofia, BG
dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Summer Night - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red
By Florence Metge
Located in Sofia, BG
dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 45.67 in W 35.04 in D 0.79 in
Woman in the Mirror - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red
By Florence Metge
Located in Sofia, BG
dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
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