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Benin Bronze Head

Benin Bronze Head
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century. From the Benin Tribe of Africa
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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Benin Bronze Head
Benin Bronze Head
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Memorial cast bronze head benin
Located in Pasadena, TX
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century From the Benin Tribe of Africa
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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Memorial cast bronze head benin
Memorial cast bronze head benin
H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Benin brass aba ancestral head sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Benin brass aba ancestral head sculpture L-5 W-3 1/4 H-10
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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, relatively large bronze bust/head sculpture of Idia, the first Queen Mother of the
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Benin Head on Custom Lucite Base, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Authentic bronze Benin head on a custom lucite base by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap
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Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

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Small Benin Bronze Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Benin bronze head on painted wood stand.
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20th Century Beninese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Benin Bronze Head
Small Benin Bronze Head
H 10 in W 5 in D 5 in
Benin Style Bronze Head of a Mother Queen, Nigeria, 20th Century
By People from Benin
Located in Basel, BS
A beautiful unique bronze cast Edo Queens head. Bronze commemorative heads placed on altars are
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Early 20th Century Beninese Edo Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head from Benin, Nigeria
Located in Bedford, NY
This is a reproduction of the ancient bronze head in the collection of the museum in Benin
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Vintage 1960s Nigerian Islamic Primitives

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Head on Thick Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
Bronze head from Benin on thick Lucite base, Africa, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures

Benin Bronze Head
Located in Miami, FL
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably begin of the 20th century.
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Vintage 1920s Beninese Folk Art Busts

Materials

Bronze

Benin Bronze Head
Benin Bronze Head
H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Benin Bronze Oba Head 'The Nelson Rockefeller Collection'
By People from Benin
Located in Sharon, CT
As stated in The Nelson Rockefeller Collection catalog: This 17th century bronze from the Court of
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Vintage 1970s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria, " Bronze created in Africa circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria" is a bronze sculpture created in circa 1900. This Benin Queen is
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Early 1900s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust
Located in Dayton, OH
characteristic of imagery associated with Benin rulers. A circular opening at the Summit of the head would have
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Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Memorial Cast Bronze Head, Benin
By People from Benin
Located in Dallas, TX
Museum quality cast bronze head. From the Benin kingdom which is now Nigeria.
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Memorial Cast Bronze Head, Benin
Memorial Cast Bronze Head, Benin
H 13.5 in Dm 8 in L 13.5 in
Memorial Cast Bronze Head, Benin Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Memorial cast bronze tribal head. Benin style, early to mid-20th century.
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Benin Head
By People from Benin
Located in Heukelum, NL
Head of a Queen Mother. Nigeria, Edo, Benin 20th century. Measures: H 23 in. (58 cm) 11.8 lbs
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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Benin Head
Bronze Benin Head
H 22.84 in W 7.09 in D 9.45 in
Benin Bronze Memorial Head from The Nelson Rockefeller Collection, Signed, 1978
Located in Pau, FR
Benin Bronze Memorial Head from the Nelson Rockefeller Collection, 1978. The sculpture is stamped
Category

Vintage 1970s American Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Saturday reduction only Huge bronze head in the style of Benin Royal Court
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
from a private collection
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Vintage 1960s Nigerian Busts

Materials

Bronze

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By People from Benin
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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

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Bronze

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...
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Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Rare African Solid Benin Bronze Ceremonial Throne Chair Multi Figure Sculpture
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
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Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wonderful hand carved ebony hardwood figure of a young Benin man, possibly a future King Oba Excellent traditional Benin artistic carving A delightful piece Circa 1970 Height 13...
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inch Very good condition Wear co...
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 10.75 in
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Hamburg, DE
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts

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Hardwood

Bronze Yoruba Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Bronze Yoruba Sculpture
H 15.75 in Dm 8.67 in
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Benin Bronze Head For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Benin bronze head you’re looking for. Frequently made of bronze, metal and lucite, every Benin bronze head was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Benin bronze head — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Benin bronze head bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Benin bronze head over the years, but those crafted by Benin People and Karl Springer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Benin Bronze Head?

The average selling price for a Benin bronze head at 1stDibs is $2,925, while they’re typically $989 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Benin Bronze Head
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Benin bronzes represent the original king and queen of the Edo people as well as other historical figures. The more than 3,000 statues and plaques tell the history of the West African Kingdom of Benin. Shop a collection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.

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