Furniture

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's

$765

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...

Category

Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin

$1,320Sale Price|44% Off

Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

A unique intricately detailed hand-hammered bronze of a fish. Bursting with character, this marine life mythical decorative object would enhance any shelf or tabletop. This object form is one of the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces of art. Tribal African Art...

Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

$2,993

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...

Category

1930s Beninese Folk Art Vintage Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian

$905

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 Excellent traditional Benin artistic carving A delightful piece Circa 1970 Height 13...

Category

Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

$16,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century Offered for sale is a pair of modern mid-20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s

$1,089

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...

Category

1940s Beninese Tribal Vintage Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

$726

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...

Category

1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

$4,800Sale Price|36% Off

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! DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL CIRCA 1860-1900 Offered is a rare 19th cen...

Category

Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen

$16,000

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin

$1,250Sale Price|47% Off

Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Intricately hand-crafted African antelope, Benin tribal sculpture. Details in hand-hammered bronze on wood small pieces attached with small nails and numerous carvings. This object form is one of the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces of art. Cast bronze. Tribal African Art...

Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s

$2,360

Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s

By People from Benin

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Statues of Juju Man or shamans were used for ceremonies connected with religious beliefs and magical practices. The general understanding of their meaning as including a supernatural...

Category

1930s Beninese Tribal Vintage Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 20" Benin Bronze Jaguar Cubs

$2,615Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 14.5 in W 20 in D 4.5 in

Pair of 20" Benin Bronze Jaguar Cubs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of Bronze Jaguar Cubs 6ʺW × 32ʺD × 20ʺH

Category

Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

$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! DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL CIRCA 1860-1900 Offered is a rare 19th cen...

Category

Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

$1,200

H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight...

Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

$895

H 28 in W 15 in D 13 in

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

$726

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...

Category

1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Furniture

Materials

Bronze

The Virgin Mary Bust Virgin Mary House Replica Compressed Marble Powder No:II

$270 / item

H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 3.35 in

The Virgin Mary Bust Virgin Mary House Replica Compressed Marble Powder No:II

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

This sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary, who is known as the mother of Jesus in Christian mythology. Weighing 1.5 kg, this sculpture is produced from pressed marble powder and made us...

Category

2010s Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Antinous Plaster Bust

$2,070 / item

H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 10.24 in

Antinous Plaster Bust

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

The elegant features of the young Antinous, a favorite of beloved Roman emperor Hadrian, are masterfully captured with exceptional richness in this plaster bust of the ancient Greek hero...

Category

2010s Italian Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood

$295

H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood. Vintage hand carved Ironwood Southwestern seri sculpture of an Eagle. Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5". circa 1970. Ironwood hand carved eagle or falcon...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

$680

H 14.57 in W 18.51 in D 5.91 in

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather, Paper

Leopard Set of 2 Sculpture

$786 / set

H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in

Leopard Set of 2 Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Leopard Set of 2 all in ceramic with leopard pattern. Each piece dimension is: L30xD6xH14cm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Nupe Cast Bronze Purse Container Bells and Rings Early 20th Century

$796Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 2 in

Vintage Nupe Cast Bronze Purse Container Bells and Rings Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage Nupe of Nigeria thinly cast hollow bronze purse or container, probably created by the lost wax process with attached bronze bells and rings. Hollow with fine overlaid designs...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

large African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin framed

$1,750

H 35 in W 65 in D 3 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Previously Available Items

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

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

Category

Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Cast Bronze Bell, Benin, 1940s

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H 7.29 in Dm 3.94 in

Cast Bronze Bell, Benin, 1940s

By People from Benin

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Heavy traditional Benin cast bronze bell with fine decorative bead ornaments on the shoulder and a nice deep and full sound. These bells were used to summon palace slaves. The bell h...

Category

1940s Beninese Tribal Vintage Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque

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H 16 in W 14 in D 5 in

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...

Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque

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H 16 in W 14 in D 6.5 in

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...

Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Benin Throne Chair

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H 54 in Dm 22 in

Bronze Benin Throne Chair

By People from Benin

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is a solid cast bronze African throne chair from the country of Benin. Displayed are a head/ lead figure flanked by 4 female figures that sup...

Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat

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H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat

By People from Benin

Located in London, GB

A vintage Benin bronze leopard. This piece of west African art is a great decorative addition to any home.

Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopard Cubs, Modern Replicas

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H 23 in W 23.5 in D 8.5 in

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopard Cubs, Modern Replicas

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Smaller Benin 'Nigeria' bronze sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas Offered for sale is a pair of modern 20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural sculpt...

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

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 carving...

Category

Early 20th Century Beninese Edo Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Benin People furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Benin People furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Benin People furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Benin People were created in the folk art style in sub-saharan africa during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by and Yoruba People. Prices for Benin People furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $703 and can go as high as $20,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,329.

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What do Benin bronzes represent?
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Benin bronzes represent the original king and queen of the Edo people as well as other historical figures. The more than 3,000 statues and plaques tell the history of the West African Kingdom of Benin. Shop a collection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
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