Benin Carved
Antique Benin Carved Coconut with Provenance, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unique antique African Benin carved coconut box presented to Mr Morris by J Morford
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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Coconut
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
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Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
H 17.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 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
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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
H 13 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
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
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
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
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
Bariba People, Benin, Rare Terracotta Ceremonial Vessel
Located in Leuven , BE
ethnic group of the Bariba (or Baatonu) in the northern provinces of Benin. The Bariba potters passed
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20th Century Beninese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Carved from reddish brown hardwood, the hollow form rises from a cylindrical neck, the lowest part
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts
Materials
Hardwood
Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin.
Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way
Category
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table
Located in Lyon, FR
Large African resting bed made of solid wood from Benin which can also be used as a coffee table
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Vintage 1940s Beninese Primitive Daybeds
Materials
Wood
H 26.78 in W 94.1 in D 40.56 in
African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Benin brass Armlets or Anklets
A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria.
Hand carved hardwood
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Hardwood
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy
Solid carved Malchite head sculpture
Paperweight.
Category
Vintage 1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Roughly hewn and painted, carved wooden sculpture. Hand signed and dated.
Provenance Richard Gray
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oil
Philippe CogneePhilippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art, 1986
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 3.94 in
Rare Large Old African Senufo Bed in Solid Wood from the 60's
Located in Lyon, FR
. Entirely carved from a single piece of solid wood. Excellent vintage condition, very nice patina on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Beninese Tribal Benches
Materials
Wood
Dominique Zinkpè - Poésie Humaine
Located in Capetown, ZA
Steeped in the cultural practices of his native Benin, Dominique Zinkpè’s work is imbued with a
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mukecha Stool/Table
By Jomo Tariku
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, wheat and other staple crops. Carved from locally available sturdy wood, the heavy mortar and pestle is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Materials
Ash
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Art Deco Lumina Sculpture Clarté Lamp Nude Dancer with a Ball by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Lumina
Famous, very decorative Art Deco object.
Slightly smaller than the famous Clarté
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973)
Original Max Le...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Clarté Very Big Sculpture in Art Deco Style Floor Lamp Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
The figurative sculpture "Clarté" is the most important work of Max Le Verrier.
The nearly life-size floor lamp shows a nude lady holding a lighted glass ball.
Famous, very dec...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 66.93 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in
Huge Domed Malachite Box 5 Lb Jewelry Box
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary, oversize, 5.25 lb (2.4 kg) natural malachite box with mesmerizing patterns and an unique dome top. This exceptional piece uses carefully selected fine grade gemston...
Category
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
African Ebony Sculptures
Located in Madrid, ES
African sculptures in ebony Pair of African sculptures carved in ebony wood.Very decorative.Measures: 53 cm high. 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1950s African Busts
Materials
Ebony
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts and columns, or, as in this case, figural, with humans or animals suppor...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 14 in W 21.5 in D 11.25 in
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand.
A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina. Some c...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's fa...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Benin Bronze Head
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century.
From the Benin Tribe of Africa comes this beautiful bronze head of a woman
A collectors item!
Measure: Height 20 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angular...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes.
Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing presenting nourishment from...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bra...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
Indian Antique Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Rope Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven rope seat and carved motifs. Charming our eyes with its rustic appearance, this low seat wooden chai...
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Early 20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
H 29 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique Indian Wooden Hand Noodle Grinder with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with stylized ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to h...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Paperweights
Materials
Wood
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Benin Male Figure
Located in Des Plaines, IL
Benin Male Figure
Each piece of tribal art is hand carved, passed down from generation to
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Anago Benin
A finely carved rare male Ibeji figure
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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Benin Oba Bronze Sculpture
Located in Des Plaines, IL
Benin Oba Bronze Sculpture
Bronze Sculpture, 20th Century
Each piece of tribal art is hand
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Benin Female Royal Messenger
Located in Des Plaines, IL
Tribes Benin Royal Messenger
Nigeria 20th century bronze 24 inches
Each piece of tribal art is
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Benin Female Messenger Royal Court
Located in Des Plaines, IL
Benin Messenger
Each piece of tribal art is hand carved, passed down from generation to generation
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
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The Yoruba of West Africa (Benin, Nigeria and Togo, with migrant communities in parts of Ghana and
Category
Late 20th Century Nigerian Busts
Modern Okuta Hex Serving Tray in Beech, Leather & Brass by Miminat Designs
By Miminat Designs
Located in London, GB
Functional, yet stylish and artistic, the Okuta Tray set offers a fun and playful way to serve afternoon tea, canapes or simply for keeping your trinkets in order. With each tray mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beninese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 20.67 in D 1.97 in
Okuta Serving Board
By Miminat Designs
Located in London, GB
This stunning streamline board is the perfect piece to accent a minimal kitchen surface. Its large surface area is perfect for serving as well as for food preparation. Smooth to touc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beninese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Brass
Yoruba Wooden Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
population extending into the neighbouring Republic of Benin. In addition, many people in both North and
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Yoruba Wooden Polychrome Egungun Headdress Mask from Nigeria
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by great sociopolitical Expansion into Southwest Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The influence of the city
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
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Early 20th Century Beninese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Ebony
H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Tribal Carved Wood Phallus, Fon Tribe, Togo or Benin
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick
19th century tribal carved wood phallus, Fon Tribe, Togo or Benin.
This
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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Stools in Wood with Carved Details, African Style Vintage, Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These stools are very décoratives, with crocodiles hand carved pattern, and geometrical style
Category
Late 20th Century Beninese Minimalist Stools
Materials
Wood
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H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in
Circa 1900 African Effigy Statue. Botchi. Averts / Absconds Evil and Misfortune
Located in San Francisco, CA
the home to protect from evil and misfortune.
Carved hardwood having a pointed end / base that was
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Antique 1890s Beninese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 22 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Collection of Six Carved 'Yoruba' Hardwood Tribal Combs
Located in London, GB
A collection of six carved 'Yoruba' hardwood combs.
The Yoruba People are an ethnic group of
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Early 20th Century African Primitives
Pair of Wooden African Armchairs circa 1900 from the Dahomey Kingdom
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pair of armchairs naively carved from a single piece of iroko timber by artisans local to
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Antique Early 1900s Beninese Primitive Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Asymmetrical African Bench in Dark Wood from the 60s Senufo
Located in Lyon, FR
Asymmetrical African bench that can also be used as a large coffee table. Entirely carved from a
Category
Vintage 1960s Beninese Tribal Benches
Materials
Wood
Small African Stools Senoufos Dogons in Solid Wood 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Duo of African stools from the 1960s. Handcrafted, in solid wood carved in the mass. Very nice
Category
Vintage 1980s Beninese Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
EGYPTIAN REVIVAL Art Deco Gold Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
probably unique, as the technique used for their manufacture required the destruction of the carved wax
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Art Deco Cufflinks
Antique Ceremonial Yoruba Stool, West African, Hardwood, Side, Lamp Table, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ceremonial Yoruba chief's stool. A West African, Benin Kingdom hardwood side or
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Antique Late 19th Century Stools
Materials
Hardwood
H 16.74 in W 13.39 in D 12.01 in
Philippe Cognee 1987 Encaustic Wood Wall Sculpture Painting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful encaustic and carved wood massive sculpture and painting by the noted French artist
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Tribal Carved Wood Phallus, Fon Tribe, Togo/Benin
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick.
19th century tribal carved wood phallus, Fon Tribe, Togo/Benin.
This
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Antique 19th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved African Dining Table with Decorative Benin Figures Matching Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice hand-carved African wood dining table depicting a
Category
20th Century Beninese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 55.91 in D 36.62 in
Antique Yoruba Stool, West African, Benin Kingdom, Ceremonial Table, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Yoruba chief's stool. A West African, Benin Kingdom hardwood ceremonial lamp or
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Antique Late 19th Century Stools
Materials
Hardwood
H 17.92 in W 13.59 in D 14.18 in
Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust
Located in Dayton, OH
characteristic of imagery associated with Benin rulers. A circular opening at the Summit of the head would have
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Busts
Materials
Bronze
H 10 in W 6.25 in D 7 in
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy
Solid carved Malchite head sculpture
Paper weigh.
Category
Vintage 1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Magnificent and Rare Throne in a Single Piece of Wood
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Magnificent and rare armchair, like a throne, coming from Benin, makes it the ancient republic of
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Tibetan Tantric Mask
Located in London, GB
century carved wood Tibetan warrior mask. An oversized item discovered in private collection in London
Category
Vintage 1950s Beninese Edwardian Masks
Materials
Wood
African 1930 Cote D'Ivoire Baoule Tribal Maternity With Child Carved In Wood
By Baule Tribe
Located in Miami, FL
Cote D'Ivoire in Africa.
It is carved from a single solid piece of brown hardwood, with exceptional
Category
Vintage 1930s Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 26.1 in W 8.15 in D 7.2 in
African Sculpture in Wood and Wicker
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African sculpture in wood and wicker, handmade carved.
Category
20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of African Sculptures in Wood Old Patina
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African pair of sculpture in wood handmade carved. Beautiful Patina.
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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Fon Legba Phalluses, 19th Century
By Fon People
Located in Chicago, IL
These carved-wood phalluses, called Legba, were among many placed outside dwellings and in the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Beninese Primitive Mounted Objects
Materials
Steel
Fon Legba Phallus
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved-wood phallus, called a Legba, was among many placed outside dwellings and in the fields
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Beninese Mounted Objects
Materials
Steel
Ceremonial Sun Mask
Located in Wilton, CT
the east; Benin to the southeast; Togo and Ghana to the south, Ivory Coast to the southwest.
Category
Vintage 1980s Malian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
H 10.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in
SALE! SALE! SALE! Huge Elegant Ceremonial Harvest Mask, Cameroon, Africa
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Traditional carving to celebrate the harvest. WAS 2900
Strong contemporary design
this is a very decorative item
if necessary will dominate a large wall, it is a strong piece.
Category
2010s Beninese Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Ceremonial Beaded Umbrella
Located in Sarasota, FL
the top finial, red and green cotton tassels hanging from the perimeter having a hand carved wood
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Other Religious Items
Materials
Beads
African Bronze Male Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze African bust from the Benin region dating late 19th early 20th century. The sculpture is
Category
Early 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Tribal Stool / SideTable
Located in London, GB
abstractly carved top surface. can be used as stool or side table.
From the Nupe Tribe in Benin
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
African Artifact of a Male Figure
Located in Cathedral City, CA
African Carved Wood Figure, male form with prominent features, partially encrusted patina, (wood
Category
20th Century Central African Tribal Art
Benin Carving of a Woman with Basket on the Head, Edo People, circa 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Pau, FR
Wooden Benin carving depicting a woman with a basket on her head, Edo People, Nigeria, circa 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Benin Bronze Memorial Head from The Nelson Rockefeller Collection, Signed, 1978
Located in Pau, FR
Benin Bronze Memorial Head from the Nelson Rockefeller Collection, 1978. The sculpture is stamped
Category
Vintage 1970s American Tribal Busts
Materials
Bronze
H 10.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Wooden Elephant Table or Stool
Located in Sarasota, FL
the tree trunk. Trunk curled up for "Good Luck" to be used as a table or stool well carved note the
Category
20th Century Beninese British Colonial Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Okuta Egungun Center Piece Bowl
By Miminat Designs
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the Yoruba Wooden Polychrome Egungun Headdress Mask, this Okuta extra Large bowl is sure to make a statement on your dining table. Its beautifully clean and contemporary ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beninese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
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Benin Carved For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Benin carved you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Benin carved — often made from wood, ebony and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Benin carved — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Benin carved made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Benin carved that is appealing in its simplicity, but Benin People and african people produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Benin Carved?
Prices for a Benin carved start at $242 and top out at $7,515 with the average selling for $1,966.
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