$4,800Sale Price|36% Off
H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in
Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
By People from Benin
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! BENIN OBA 19TH CENTURY BRONZE WARRIOR SCULPTURE! SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK
Bronze
$5,946
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
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
Bronze
$2,973
H 17.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
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
Ebony
Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wonderful hand carved ebony hardwood figure of a young Benin man, possibly a future King Oba
Ebony
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
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
Bronze
Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba. The Bronze Head from Ife, or Ife Head, is one of
Brass, Bronze
$1,250
H 12 in W 6 in D 4 in
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
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
Brass, Bronze
$1,450
H 16 in W 12 in D 4 in
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
Brass, Bronze
$1,450
H 14 in W 12 in D 4 in
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
Brass, Bronze
$1,450
H 16 in W 12 in D 3 in
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
Brass, Bronze
$1,450
H 16 in W 12 in D 3 in
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
Brass, Bronze
$1,450
H 18 in W 12 in D 5 in
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
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap
Bronze
Ceremonial Vessel Depicting Equestrian Oba or King
By People from Benin
Located in Chicago, IL
There is a common saying in Benin that “only an Oba rides the horse.” Clearly other great warriors
Bronze
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H 13 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 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
Ebony
Ogho of Ozoro, Portait of Uku Akolopolo Akenzua II-Oba of Benin
Located in Leuven , BE
Oil on board, framed, signed and dated. The painting received the first prize from University of Aba in 1955.
Wood, Paint
Benin Bronze Oba Head 'The Nelson Rockefeller Collection'
By People from Benin
Located in Sharon, CT
Benin, Bini Tribe. (Nigeria, Africa) was originally created as a tusk holder for royal ancestral shrines
Bronze
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H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
Bronze Relief Sculpture, Oba Warrior King on Horseback, Benin, 1900s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
-Benin area. It depicts three figures: tribesmen on the left and right holding shields, and the king in
Bronze
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H 10 in W 6.25 in D 7 in
Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust
Located in Dayton, OH
of the kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria). Measures: 10”. The obas of Benin (Edo peoples
Bronze
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H 20.5 in W 7.5 in D 10 in
African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria). Traditionally, the ruler's role was reserved
Bronze
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H 10.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in
Wooden Bust Carving of an Oba of Benin, Edo People, Nigeria, circa 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Pau, FR
Carved wooden bust depicting an Oba of Benin, Edo People, Nigeria, circa 1940s The numbers are the
Wood
$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...
Ebony
$3,200
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
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...
Brass, Copper
Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...
Wood
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
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...
Copper, Iron
$22,852
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
Carrara Marble
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.
Ebony
AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE
Located in Three Oaks, MI
This is a wooden sculpture of a man by the African Senufo tribe in Africa.
Wood
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$723
H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 5.71 in
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. Crafted with a primiti...
Bronze
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
$1,267Sale Price|35% Off
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
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...
Wool
$18,000 / set
H 63 in W 26 in D 31 in
Pair of West African Baga Nimba Carved Fertility Mask Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues carved from teak. The headdresses depict busts of women on four legs stands decorated w...
Tin
Early 20th Century African Statuette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Statuette origins from Benin in Africa, circa 1900. Beautiful small details.
Wood
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...
Fabric, Bone, Hardwood, Ebony
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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