Lifesize African Benin Edo Brass Head of a Queen

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

Ca. mid 20thC. Excellent with no breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as this is the major part of

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

Title: Head of a Queen - Bronze - In the style of Edo / IFE - Benin Description: Famous worldwide, African bronzes of the Kingdom of IFE are cast in wax molds that are destroyed (technique called the

A beautiful vintage bronze casting of the Benin Queen Mother, from Nigeria, Edo; Court of Benin style. The Bronze measures 13 inches tall.

Yoruba bronze head with Olokun Crown of Queen Mother, Bronze Bini Edo Benin City, Bronze Oni life, Nigeria Commemorative African Art. Excellent condition. Please see photos for additional details. Dim

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 Commemorative Head of a Queen Mother, Cast Brass, West Africa, Late 19th / Early 20th C. Size: 9"H x 6"W 8"D (23 x 15 x 20 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview a

Stylistic bronze rooster from Benin. Brass roosters are placed on ancestral altars commemorating the queen mothers of Benin. They stand for fowl and other animals that are sacrificed during rituals ho

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African Art Benin Bronze Queens Head is from Nigeria. The dimension is 11.75 inches high x 4.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $40.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the I

A pair of brass shrine heads. ++ Nigeria 20th c Benin ++ Brass shrine head Nigeria 20th Benin. 24"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

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 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"

A Very heavy carved wooden effigy in the form of a stylized Ram. Known locally as "Uhmwogho" it was considered a memorial to Important male ancestors who were often honored with wooden ram heads. Thes

A Very heavy carved wooden effigy in the form of a stylized Ram. Known locally as "Uhmwogho" it was considered a memorial to Important male ancestors who were often honored with wooden ram heads. Thes

A group of two Benin style brass heads. Nigeria. 20th century. ++ Head. 9" x 4 1/2" x 4". ++ Head. 12 1/2" x 5" x 6".

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 four Benin style brass heads. 20th century. Largest: 12 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 6 1/4". Smallest: 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 5 1/2". Condition: Accretions and wear throughout. May not include stand.

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.

An Bronze Bust of the Edo Queen, Benin City, Nigeria; 20th Century casting; see similar example at the Weltmuseum, Vienna, Austria; lovely casting with a patina from age, height: 17 1/4". Provenance:

**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

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

An 18" Benin bronze figure of a queen wearing a headdress and collar of coral beads. Benin bronze figures which served as royal ornaments are the indigenous cultural art of the Benin people in the Edo