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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.

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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

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

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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 piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence Height 17.75 inch, Widt...

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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

This striking vintage bronze rooster sculpture is a fine example of African tribal artistry, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria.

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Vintage 1940s Beninese 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

African Art Currency, Benin, Nigeria bronze 13h x 14w x 3d in 16.25h x 14w x 4d in (with stand) 33.02h x 35.56w x 7.62d cm AFR041

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Village in Benin Africa - African American Artist Paints Africa in the 1970s
Village in Benin Africa - African American Artist Paints Africa in the 1970s

Village in Benin Africa - African American Artist Paints Africa in the 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

This is a Post-Post-Impressionist, Post-Expressionist, Post- Fauve depiction of a West African landscape by an African American artist. It is characterized by flat pattens of bold co...

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1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Photographic Paper

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, Certainly a well worn pair one slightly twisted. They have been cleaned at some point. ...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat or throne with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat or throne with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa

Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat or throne with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

This piece is inspired by the classic commemorative heads of the Oba, featuring: - Tall, intricately patterned crown - Stylized facial features - Detailed coral-bead regalia around t...

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1990s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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 elongated, crossing points that meet like a ritual gesture. The surface bears a ric...

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Located in Farmington, UT

Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...

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Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Located in Farmington, UT

Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...

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Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Located in Farmington, UT

Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...

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Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Located in Farmington, UT

Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...

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Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art

Located in Farmington, UT

Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...

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Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Handmade Commemorative African Quilt Textile, Early 20th Century A remarkable textile, listing the names and depicting the symbols of the rulers (“Ahosu”) of the West African region...

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Early 20th Century Beninese Quilts

Materials

Textile

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

A wonderful, bronze bust/head sculpture of the Benin warrior Oba King, the first ruling King Father of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) which was one of Afr...

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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

$651

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 tall, depicting a man's head and neck, resembling a traditional mask. The stone ...

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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 from the Anango region of Benin standing upright with arms at side with bulging eyes...

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Art

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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-class pair of heavy and substantial West African carvings with intricate detail, cir...

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Early 20th Century Beninese Edo Antiquities

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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. Intricate detailing on each of these super West African carvings Circa Mid 20th c...

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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 rectangular hardwood stand. On stand measures 9 1/2" h x 3 1/4" w x 2" d. Bronze figure...

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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

Original Vintage Travel Poster Republic Of Dahomey Benin West Africa Dancer Art
Original Vintage Travel Poster Republic Of Dahomey Benin West Africa Dancer Art

Original Vintage Travel Poster Republic Of Dahomey Benin West Africa Dancer Art

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster for the Republique Du Dahomey / Republic of Dahomey (1958-1975; now the Republic of Benin) in West Africa featuring colourful artwork of a lady dancing...

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Vintage 1950s French Posters

Materials

Paper

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 misfortune. Botche genre, (Fon, Begine, Dakir area.) Circa 1900 Traditional form t...

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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.

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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 piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...

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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 piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...

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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

Small, old finely cast bronze Fon hunting figure or god figure with horns. Probably a god with the blade in mouth and holding a an old flint lock rifle and a goat. Barrel of gun a b...

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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

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria, " Bronze created in Africa circa 1900
"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria, " Bronze created in Africa circa 1900

"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria, " Bronze created in Africa circa 1900

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria" is a bronze sculpture created in circa 1900. This Benin Queen is wearing a high collar up to her lower lip. Then the collar is connected to the headdres...

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Early 1900s Tribal 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

Very interesting Art Deco Style elephant in Bronze 1970. This sculpture comes from France from a collector who purchased it in 1970 in Benin, Africa.

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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.

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African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Vintage Travel Poster Republic Of Dahomey Benin West Africa Dancer Art
Original Vintage Travel Poster Republic Of Dahomey Benin West Africa Dancer Art

Original Vintage Travel Poster Republic Of Dahomey Benin West Africa Dancer Art

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster for the Republique Du Dahomey / Republic of Dahomey (1958-1975; now the Republic of Benin) in West Africa featuring colourful artwork of a lady dancing...

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1950s More Prints

Materials

Paper

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 Tusk Libation Cups mounted on period bronze gilt Griffin figures.

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Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

$8,775Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Located in Cirencester, England

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it. Likely mid ...

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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Modern Abstract Painting
Modern Abstract Painting

Modern Abstract Painting, 1979

$396

H 30 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

Modern Abstract Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Lively abstract painting with primary tones of yellows, reds and greens with accents of blue and black on white background, 1952. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper dis...

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1950s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, g...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

BEARDEN Early Carolina Morning Serigraph African American Art
BEARDEN Early Carolina Morning Serigraph African American Art

BEARDEN Early Carolina Morning Serigraph African American Art

By Romare Bearden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This reproduction silkscreen poster features Romare Bearden's vibrant work Early Carolina Morning, published by American Vision Gallery Inc. The piece has been reproduced with the pe...

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1990s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood

BACKYARD Signed Lithograph 1996, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts
BACKYARD Signed Lithograph 1996, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts

BACKYARD Signed Lithograph 1996, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts

By James Denmark

Located in Union City, NJ

BACKYARD by the artist James Denmark is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph printed on archival Somerset paper, 100% acid free using traditional hand lithography techn...

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

THE FAMILY Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Collage, African American
THE FAMILY Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Collage, African American

THE FAMILY Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Collage, African American

By James Denmark

Located in Union City, NJ

THE FAMILY is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph by the American artist James Denmark, printed using hand lithography on Arches paper 100% acid free. THE FAMILY is a ...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Rare Egyptian Revival Carved and Inlaid Rosewood Loveseat
Rare Egyptian Revival Carved and Inlaid Rosewood Loveseat

Rare Egyptian Revival Carved and Inlaid Rosewood Loveseat

Located in Buffalo, NY

Egyptian Revival loveseat composed of hardwood inlaid with bone,ebony, Upholstered in a very rare felt hand stitched applique fabric in Egyptian motif,,original,The loveseat features...

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Antique 1880s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Bone, Hardwood, Ebony

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

$3,695

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 22 in

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

Located in Troy, MI

This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather
Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather

Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather

By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare finely carved Venetian Baroque style figural walnut throne settee or bench, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1...

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Antique 1850s Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

QUILTING TIME Hand Signed Lithograph, Black Family Life African American Culture
QUILTING TIME Hand Signed Lithograph, Black Family Life African American Culture

QUILTING TIME Hand Signed Lithograph, Black Family Life African American Culture

By Romare Bearden

Located in Union City, NJ

QUILTING TIME is an original limited edition lithograph printed using traditional hand lithography methods on archival Somerset printmaking paper, 100% acid free. QUILTING TIME by th...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures
Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures

Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures

$360,000 / set

H 76 in W 26 in D 34 in

Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures

By Charles Cameron

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Russian (19th Century) monumental bronze Egyptian figures emblematic of the Months on painted bases after those by C. Cameron & M. Alexandrov for the Egyptian Vestibule at P...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

$17,600Sale Price / set|54% Off

H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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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    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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    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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    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.