Large Benin wood commemorative head (Nigeria)

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 Bronze Large Benin Head from Nigeria 10.25'' T x 7.5'' W

An attractive Benin (Uhunmwu elao) wood head, Nigeria, 19th Century, well carved, the headdress and neck carved as rows of coral beads, a feather on the left side, the hair in tight curls that descend

Large African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood armchair; with openwork back; showing well carved figures to lower with arms raised; H: 49" (approx.)

Large African Idoma, Nigeria carved wood polychrome head crest; atop basket weave-like base; H: 18 1/2" (approx.)

Large African Benin-style, Nigeria polychrome and carved wood figural plaque; depicting a warrior figure in high relief; H: 46 1/2" (approx.)

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.

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" &

A West African Nigerian Benin mask made of hand painted wood and representing the head of a leopard. Most of the mask is painted in black with white dots and has a smiling toothy mouth. The central pa

African Fon/Yoruba Ceremonial Recade Axe, Benin. The carved wood figural handle topped with a large-eared animal head, the metal axe blade issuing from its mouth. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fit

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

West Africa, Nigeria, probably Yoruba peoples, mid to late 20th century CE. A large and colorful hand-carved wood mask designed to be worn atop the head and project high above it - this type of mask i

African Tribal Art: Yoruba People, Nigeria: Gelede mask featuring a female figure seated atop the coiffure of a large female head. Mid 20th Century. Carved wood, pigments and paint. The mask comes wit

Carved from a heavy dense wood with white polychrome painted surface and holding a sevred head and sword. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture appears to have age and weathering. Measures 34.5

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

YORUBA, NIGERIA AFRICAN WOOD AND PIGMENT MASK EPA SCULPTURE H 45.5" DIA 15" Several diminutive figures working in the round, circular platform is atop a large head (two directional mask). Standing Mal

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

An old hand-carved female wood figure of the Mandila ethnicity, of Nigeria and Cameroon. The figure is depicted with a stylized rounded head with large features, arms bent at the elbow, and emphasized

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

18 1/2in T x 8in W ; from Titled Midwest Collector

Title:Bronze Ifé commemorative head mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art Description:Such a head was attached to the top of a wooden effigy, dressed, to represent the late king at the funeral, and

20.25in tall x 10 in deep, from Titled Midwest Collector

Large carved wood head of Buddha sculpture, in the Thai style, depicting the figure with serene expression including downcast eyes. 21.5" H x 15" W x 13" D.