Memorial head of an "oba" - Nigeria, Benin

wood, collection number "14", base H: 34,5 cm, H: 13,6 inch Provenance: Emil Storrer, Zurich, Switzerland Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 30 November 2013, lot 319 Continent: Africa

wood, coconut shell, Wooden shrine heads were allowed to sit on the altars of chiefs and important individuals as opposed to the copper alloy heads that were exclusively used by the royalty of Benin.

A Benin style Oba head. Nigeria, Benin. 20" x 13 1/2".

A group of 4 brass heads representing an Oba, Nigeria, Benin. 20th century.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation.

A group of 2 Brass heads representing an Oba, Nigeria, Benin. 20th century.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation.

BENIN KINGDOM, NIGERIA, AFRICAN TERRACOTTA MEMORIAL HEAD FOR A CHIEF H 9" W 6" 9 - 7/8" x 6-1/8" x 7 -1/2". Center of sculpture is open from neck to top of head. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Mich

Title: Benin Bronze Oba Head Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 12" h x 7.5" w Materials: Bronze Additional Information: African Tribal Art Benin Bronze Oba Head Nigeria Reserve: $320.00 Shippi

Nigeria/Benin, 19th/20th C. Appx. 13-1/2"h x 6-1/2"dia

The contemporary cast metal depicting the head of a Nigerian king in an elaborate headdress. 8.75" H.

African Benin Bronze Oba Head Sculpture from Nigeria. Size 12.5 inches tall, weighs 5 lbs. Has a matte exterior finish. Heads of Benin kings, or “Obas”, are traditional idealized image of

African Art Benin Bronze Oba Head is from Nigeria. The dimension is 17.5 inches high x 8 inches depth x 6 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $65.00 flat rate shi

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" &

African Art Oba Benin Bronze Head from Nigeria. The dimension is 19.5 inches high x 9 inches depth x 7.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $65.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental

West Africa, Nigeria, Edo, Court of Benin, ca. late 19th century CE. An impressive brass cast "choker" head depicting an Oba - king of Benin - wearing an elaborate, netlike "coral" cap with a pair of

Africa, Nigeria, Edo, Court of Benin, ca. first half of th 20th century CE. A fascinating bronze sculpture resembling an ikegobo, or an altar to the hand, surmounted by a large head of an Oba, a tradi

Benin or Benin-style, Nigeria ceremonial or royal implement with relief figure of a king (Oba) and two feline heads, triangular with a crocodile-headed handle below, relief figure of a stylized equest

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

Large Benin wood commemorative head (Nigeria)14.5" to top of head, 21" to top of feather(Source: Smithsonian Institute) In the Benin Kingdom, the king (oba) had the exclusive right to display cast cop

African Yoruba Ife Style Bronze Head, Nigeria/Benin. Size: 13'' x 7.5'' x 8.5'' (33 x 19 x 22 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.

A standing brass Oba. Nigeria, Benin, 20th century. 30"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A metal bell and leopard head, Nigeria, Benin. 20th century. A: 10" B:7"h x 11 ½"l.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of

A group 2 Brass leopard heads, Nigeria, Benin. 20th century.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated

A group of 4 Nigerian Brass objects. c.20th century. ++ 2 Benin style brass heads. Nigeria, Benin. 15 1/4"h ++ Benin style plaque. Nigeria, Benin. ++ Benin style brass lidded bowl. Nigeria, Benin. 26"