Ancient African Art Collection

18th Century Benin Bronze Warrior Figure

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Gibsonville, NC, United States

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Ancient African Art Collection

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Yoruba Edan Bronze Figure African Art: typically represent anestor spirtis of societal figures. Also key words Bronze Onile Figure.

0001: Yoruba Edan Bronze Figure African ArtEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

18th Century Benin Patinated Bronze: likely an alter figure. Kingdom of Benin located in present day Nigeria. Typically adorned royal ancestral altars to vernerate ancestors and document history. The Bronzes are considered

0002: 18th Century Benin Patinated BronzeEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

18th Century Benin Bronze Warrior Figure: tribal art. Cast bronze, featuring intricate traditional attire and symbolic regalia. Used for ancestral altars within the Benin royal palace.

0003: 18th Century Benin Bronze Warrior FigureEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

18th Century Bronze Figure of Ooni (King) of Life: this bronze could be older dating back to the 11th or 12th century. Depicts a sacred king adonred with heavliy beaded costume, jewelry, and a crown. Holding a scepter in the right hand and an

0004: 18th Century Bronze Figure of Ooni (King) of LifeEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Antique Head of a Queen Mother Bronze Benin Kingdom: These heads were placed on ancestral altars to honor influential queen mothers in Benin court traditions.

0005: Antique Head of a Queen Mother Bronze Benin KingdomEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Court Dwarf Bronze or Copper Alloy Figure: from the Benin Kingdom, 17th/18th century. Bronze or Copper Alloy. Representing a specific human figure recorded in Benins oral history.

0006: Court Dwarf Bronze or Copper Alloy FigureEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Antique African Bronze Yombe Mother: Benin Kingdom Bronze statue, African Art.

0007: Antique African Bronze Yombe MotherEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Brass Tribal Art Femal Figure: 18th Century Brass Benin Femal Figure. Heavy Brass material.

0008: Brass Tribal Art Femal FigureEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

18th Century Benin Bronze Warrior: Created by the Edo people, between the 13th and 19th century. Commissioned by the King to venerate ancestors, document hisory, and decorate the royal palace.

0009: 18th Century Benin Bronze WarriorEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

15th Century Ife Bronze Sculpture of a King: wearing a beaded crown and elaborate beaded necklaces symbolizing royal power and devine authority.

0010: 15th Century Ife Bronze Sculpture of a KingEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

18th Century Benin Bronze Horn Blower: Benin Bronze horn blower. 17th/18th century.

0011: 18th Century Benin Bronze Horn BlowerEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

17th Century Benin Kingdom Bronze Head: 17th Century Benin Kingdom Bronze Head

0012: 17th Century Benin Kingdom Bronze HeadEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

18th Century Benin Kingdom Bronze Alter Head: Bronze using the lost-wax technique. Served as a portrait representation of the king or queen mother and were integral to royal ancestral shrines.

0013: 18th Century Benin Kingdom Bronze Alter HeadEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Chamba Iron Gong Currency: used as a musical instrument and a form of currency. Hand forged with a unique tribal designed handle.

0014: Chamba Iron Gong CurrencyEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

0015: 17th Century Benin Kingdom Bronze HeadEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Antique Bronze Aquamanile: a vessel used for puring water over hands during medieval rituals

0016: Antique Bronze AquamanileEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

18th Century Benin Bronze Female: 18th Century Benin Bronze Female

0017: 18th Century Benin Bronze FemaleEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

0018: 18th Century Benin Kingdom Bronze Alter HeadEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Benin Bronze Moose Head: bronze moose head 18th century

0019: Benin Bronze Moose HeadEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

An Uhunmwu-Elao Commemorative Head: 15th Century commemorative head of an Oba. Casdt copper alloy.

0020: An Uhunmwu-Elao Commemorative HeadEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Benin Bronze Statue: 18th centruy Benin Bronze Statue

0021: Benin Bronze StatueEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Ancient Bronze Dog Figure: 1900BC dog figurine

0022: Ancient Bronze Dog FigureEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

Tribal Bronze Statue: figural goup of a tribal scene. 19th century.

0023: Tribal Bronze StatueEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

17th Century Benin Kingdom Bronze Plaque: plaque from the Banin Empire. Originally, approximately 900 of these plaques adorned the pillars of the Royal Palace of the Oba in Benin City.

0024: 17th Century Benin Kingdom Bronze PlaqueEst. US$1,000-US$2,000US$200

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