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Creator: Benin People
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 Benin People Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$16,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
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1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Benin People Animal Sculptures
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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 Benin People Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,320 Sale Price
44% 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...
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Benin People Animal Sculptures
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$1,250 Sale Price
47% Off
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Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
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Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
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Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
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Benin People animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Benin People animal sculptures 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 animal sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Benin People animal sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,320 and can go as high as $20,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,680.
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