Bellin/Prevost: Kingdom of Whydah (Benin), West Africa

West Africa, Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, first half of 20th century CE. A large and heavy cast bronze bell that is a masterpiece of detail and symbolic iconography. The bell has a flattened, conical shape

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

West Africa, Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, late 18th to early 19th century CE. A cast bronze attachment in the form of a human figure wearing a sash who extends both hands, bent at the elbows, to touch the

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A fabulous brass sculpture of a standing figure, likely a former Oba (king), in a dignified st

**Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful Oba staff - a staff intended to memorialize an Oba or king - hand-carved from

West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast brass sculpture of a standing figure, likely an Oba (king), holding a ceremonial sword and trident

West Africa, Kingdom of Benin, 19th century CE. This is a cast bronze figure in the shape of two people, one at the top and one at the bottom, with highly stylized arms bent at the elbows. The faces o

West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A captivating, life-size brass portrait of a Benin queen, portrayed veristically with smooth skin and piercing eyes. Doz

**Originally Listed At $650** West Africa, Kingdom of Benin, 19th century CE. This is a cast bronze figure in the shape of two people, one at the top and one at the bottom, with highly stylized arms b

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Kingdom of Benin, 19th century CE. A large brass pendant or pectoral featuring zoomorphic motifs. The pendant is a teardrop shape with an indentatio

**Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, southern Nigeria, Kingdom of Benin, Edo people, ca. 20th century CE. A cylindrical arm cuff formed from a cast-bronze sheet that is hammered into form. Both

Title/Content of Map: Prevost: Whydah Royal Palace/English Fort, Benin Date Printed: 1755 Cartographer: Bellin/Prevost d'Exiles Size: 1) 5 7/8" x 8 1/4; 2) 6 7/8" x 4 5/8" Two images of the Kingdom of

Title/Artist: Antique Prints - Crowning of the King of Whydah - West Africa - Jacob van Schley Date: 1723 Material: Paper Dimensions: 34 cm x 26 cm Description: Crowning of the King of Whydah, april 1

2 Rare Antique African Bronze Tribal Figures(Probably from Benin, West Africa) On Wood Bases. These Are Probably Mid 19th Century.Condition: Generally Good.Dimensions: Taller-H-12". Smaller-H-11".Prov

Bronze bell, Benin, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 6"H x 4"W x 3.5"D. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Republic of Benin, West Africa, vintage woven cotton textile, black, light grey with purple stripe pattern, panels sewn together, each panel 4"w, 73"l x 54"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Ph

Description: Antique Benin West Africa Bronze/Brass Chief staff. Medium: Bronze; Measurement approximate: 27" H Inches. Shipping cost: $35 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska applies.

Title/Content of Map: Bellin/Prevost: West Africa Coast—Guinea-Bissau Date Printed: 1755, Paris Cartographer: Bellin/Prevost Size: 10" x 7 7/8" Additional Info: Bellin's wonderfully detailed chart o

Title/Content of Map: Bellin/Prevost: West Africa Coast—Mauritania & Senegal Date Printed: 1755, Paris Cartographer: Bellin/Prevost Size: 5 5/8" x 9 1/4" Additional Info: Bellin's detailed map of th

Title/Content of Map: Bellin/Prevost: West Africa Coast—Mauritania to Guinea Date Printed: 1755, Paris Cartographer: Bellin/Prevost Size: 1) 5 7/8" x 9"; 2) 6" x 8 3/8" Additional Info: Two highly d

Fine Pair of Benin Bronze Male Royal Leopards. Republic of Benin, West Africa, 20th C. 1) Size: 8"H x 11.2"W x 3.4"D (20.5 x 28.5 x 8.5 cm). 2) Size: 9.3"H x 11.25"W x 3.5"D (23.5 x 28.5 x 9 cm).PLEAS

An African patinated bronze headprobably Benin, West AfricaOn a lucite stand.the bronze height 20in (51cm); width 6in (15.5cm); depth 9in (23cm)

This is a very rare old wood carved Avian mask, Bini peoples, Benin, West Africa.Carved wood that has grown quite light weight from age, with a well weathered and eroded surface, with well worn attach

Benin Royal Plaque, Benin People, Republic of Benin, West Africa, Late 19th / Early 20th C. Bronze. Based. Size: 15"H x 8.5"W (38 x 21.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for p