African Benin, Nigeria, Prestige Sceptre. Bronze and iron.

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria and Benin, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of linked human male and female representations, cast in bronze, with loop holes con

West African Benin Bronze ObaNigeria, possibly 19th century, alloy of copper and iron, small size may represent a sample or prototype: the top aperture is only a 'dimple' and the traditional neck ring

the handle in the form of leopard, on almond shaped and cylindrical handle, above a shaped blade, length 65.5cm

Yoruba, Benin, Nigeria, iron Herbalist's Wand with bird, downward spikes with metal stand, 11.75"h x 6.75"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Yoruba, Benin, Nigeria, iron Herbalist's Wand with upward spikes and a bird like head, with metal stand, 20"h x 5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

African Benin-style, Nigeria bronze openwork plaque; showing the oba (king) in his divine state, with mudfish legs; H: 20 1/4" (approx.)

African Benin-Style, Nigeria bronze equestrian figure; dressed in elaborate armor and headdress; the horse standing foursquare atop a rectangular base; H: 31 3/4" (approx.)

African Benin-style, Nigeria bronze openwork plaque; showing the oba (king) in his divine state, with mudfish legs; H: 20 1/4" (approx.)

African Benin-Style, Nigeria bronze equestrian figure; dressed in elaborate armor and headdress; the horse standing foursquare atop a rectangular base; H: 31 3/4" (approx.)

Two African Benin-style, Nigeria bronzes, including: head of an oba (king); together with large vessel, of ovoid form; exhibiting figures of warriors and oba's in high relief; H: 13" &

Two African Benin-style, Nigeria bronzes, including: head of an oba (king); together with large vessel, of ovoid form; exhibiting figures of warriors and oba's in high relief; H: 13" &

Fon People, Benin (SW Nigeria), iron Ancestors Worship Portable Altar with wind bell and figures, 9"h x 9.25" diameter PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

African Nigeria Benin Bronze Cast Tribute Male Figure depicting a male figure holding a staff with geometric line pattern etched on torso wearing a hat.

African, Benin / Edo people of Nigeria, bronze sculpture depicting the head of a warrior, possibly an Oba chief, wearing an intricate helmet with spike details. 12.25" H x 6.5" W x 8" D. Provenance: P

A finely cast bronze mask of Idia, The first Queen mother of the Benin peoples, Benin / Nigeria, Africa. The bronze measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $34.

Large Vintage African Benin Bronze Leopard, Nigeria. Size: 23.5'' x 24'' x 6.5'' (60 x 61 x 17 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.

An African Benin Bronze Leopard, Nigeria, ca. 1960-70's. H: 5 W: 11 D: 30 in. Collection of Melvin J. Fox, The Ford Foundation 1951-1977. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Melvin J. Fox traveled extensively th

An African Benin Bronze Bell, Nigeria, ca. 1960-70's, Together with a leather hide and cowrie shell lidded vessel. Vessel dimensions: H: 7 x W: 5 x D: 5 in. Bell dimensions: H: 4 3/4 x W: 4 1/2 x D: 4

African, Benin / Edo people of Nigeria, large bronze statue depicting a standing warrior, likely an Oba chief, wielding a pierced knife and wearing a necklace and intricate helmet, atop a textured squ

African, possibly Benin / Edo people of Nigeria, bronze bell form cast with a myriad of ancestral figures. 6.75" H x 8.5" diameter.

Nigeria Africa Benin Bronze/Brass Warrior Sculpture. Hand crafted with nice detail by the Edo people. Overall measures approx. 38-1/2" tall x 18" across x 11" deep. Nice vintage condition, missing a w

Two forged iron prestige staff, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size, 26.75" length (larger). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A finely cast Bronze image of an Ooni, a Ruler of the Kingdom of Ife in Benin / Nigeria, West Africa. Cast bronze with fine incised linear designs and an overall life like appearance. The bronze measu

A highly stylized and abstract heavy cast bronze sculpture of a Male and female ancestor, conjoined or sharing the same body. Yoruba or Benin peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Bronze measures 11.5 inches