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Creator: Benin People
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap with strands of beads suspended around the head. The neck is bound with a lattice-patt...
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1950s Beninese Tribal Vintage Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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1940s Beninese Tribal Vintage Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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1940s Beninese Tribal Vintage Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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1930s Beninese Tribal Vintage Furniture

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Bronze

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 19t...
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Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Antique Furniture

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

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

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Bronze

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...
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Furniture

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Ebony

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 Furniture

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Ebony

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...
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Furniture

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Ebony

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...
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1930s Beninese Folk Art Vintage Furniture

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Ebony

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...
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Furniture

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Bronze

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 leo...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Furniture

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Bronze

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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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