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Oba Head

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

$1,513

H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba
Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba

Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba

$1,089

H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

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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

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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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

Category

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OBA, Swedish Modern, Desk Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
OBA, Swedish Modern, Desk Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s

OBA, Swedish Modern, Desk Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Manhasset, NY

; enameled table lamp with one arm and adjustable head produced by OBA in Sweden in the 1950's. This example

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

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Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand

Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand

$4,746Sale Price|20% Off

H 59.85 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand

Located in Hamburg, DE

beaded necklaces (odigba) that extend to a thread motif on the back of the head. Face in full relief with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts

Materials

Hardwood

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Benin Bronze Oba Head 'The Nelson Rockefeller Collection'
Benin Bronze Oba Head 'The Nelson Rockefeller Collection'

Benin Bronze Oba Head 'The Nelson Rockefeller Collection'

By People from Benin

Located in Sharon, CT

As stated in The Nelson Rockefeller Collection catalog: This 17th century bronze from the Court of Benin, Bini Tribe. (Nigeria, Africa) was originally created as a tusk holder for ro...

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Materials

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African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

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Category

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Materials

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Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust
Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust

Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust

Located in Dayton, OH

single dynasty. The oba is often called by his praise name “Great Head,” emphasizing the head of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Busts

Materials

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