19th C. Benin Bronze / Iron Rattle Staff (Ukhurke)

Africa, Benin, 19th century CE. This is a bronze rattle staff (ukhurke/ukhure) decorated with abstract animorphic faces and made to be held by its long attached iron handle. There are rings of bronze

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

**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

Benin Edo People, bronze ceremonial staff, 19th c. Nigeria, in two pieces, naturally dark and verdigris patinated cast bronze, in a stacked totemic form, the round standard surmounted by a long beaked

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

**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 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 connected with a brass chain

West Africa, Benin, ca. 19th century CE. A cast bronze "palace" plaque depicting a mudfish legged king (oba) holding a wild cat in each hand, flanked by a pair of attendants holding similar felines an

Excellent Small Early Armillary Mid - late 19th C Bronze & Iron 14"H X 13"W X 11"D X 8" Diam (base) Wonderful natural dark verdigris surfaces, embossed zodiac symbols base, marked "Graham Bronze", und

19TH C. Tibetan Bronze & Iron Dorje Axe; 11 1/4"

**Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, Nigeria, Benin Empire, ca. 19th century CE. A large pipe with an openwork shank and a large figural bowl. The bowl is in the form of a deeply jowly human fac

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African, Kingdom of Benin or Edo Empire (1440-1897) Tribal bronze head of a leopard with decorative ring handle Approx height 5", length 8.5", width 5.5" Provenance: From the Private Collection of Mr.

Benin foundry, Cameroon, Tall Cylindrical Bell with domed top, lost wax method cast coppery bronze, portrait of an Oba or ruler of the Edo people, with loop ears and sun symbol on forehead and cheeks;

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

Cast with dragons and handle carved with floral and bamboo motif. marked China under iron

A Chinese archaic style bronze incense burner with cover on four legs together with a 19th century Chinese bronze iron. Incense burner 23Cm tall and iron 20cm length. (2)

A beautiful 19th century bronze and cast iron fireplace fender decorated with angels in high relief, 43.5"x38.75"

A very rare mid 19th century carved wooden royal staff with image of the Oba, the traditional ruler of the Benin with ornate scalloped and linear designs, encrusted surface. Benin peoples, Benin, Afri

A Monastery / Seminary gate bell. 19th century / early 20th century. The bronze bell housed in an iron pavilion, surmounted by a cross. The pavilion is decorated with acanthus leaves, scrolls, and a b

19th Century National Bronze and Iron Works Frame. Signed NB & IW. Good Condition. Measures 12-3/8 Inches by 8-1/4 Inches Wide. Will Hold Picture Measuring 5-1/2 Inches by 3-1/2 Inches. Shipping $30.0

Round bell attributed Shinto, measures 3.25 x 3.75 inches. Other with handle measures 7.5 x 3.75 inches.

Fantastic 18/19th Century Nepalese Buddhist bronze staff handle. Outstanding quality. Rare piece. Stands 11 inches tall, 12 7/8 inches on custom stand

**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